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 | February 18, 1841 Muskingum County, Ohio |
| Died | December 20, 1909 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company D, 30th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal 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."
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""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.
External links
- "William H. Longshore". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 3, 2008.
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