Richard M. Longfellow

Richard Moses Longfellow (June 24, 1867 May 17, 1951) was a United States Army Private that received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 16, 1899. Private Longfellow was part of Young's Scouts.

Richard Moses Longfellow
Medal of Honor Recipient Richard M. Longfellow
Born(1867-06-24)June 24, 1867
Logan County, Illinois
DiedMay 17, 1951(1951-05-17) (aged 83)
Place of burial
Normal Hill Cemetery Lewiston, Idaho
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitYoung's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

He is buried at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston, Idaho.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Private, Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, May 16, 1899. Entered Service At: Mandan, N. Dak. Birth: Logan County, Ill, Date of Issue: Unknown.

Citation:

With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

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    References

    • "Home of Heroes Gravesite". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
    • "Home of Heroes Citation". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
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