William H. Longshore

William H. Longshore (February 18, 1841 December 20, 1909) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

William H. Longshore
Born(1841-02-18)February 18, 1841
Muskingum County, Ohio
DiedDecember 20, 1909(1909-12-20) (aged 68)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitOhio Company D, 30th Ohio Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 30th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Muskingum County, Ohio. Date of issue: August 10, 1894.

Citation:

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

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References

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  • ""WILLIAM H. LONGSHORE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2008.


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