Richard M. Longfellow
| Richard Moses Longfellow | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 24, 1867 Logan County, Illinois |
| Died | May 17, 1951 (aged 83) |
| Place of burial | Normal Hill Cemetery Lewiston, Idaho |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Young's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
He is buried at Normal Hill Cemetery Lewiston, Idaho. His grave can be found in Div 4, Row 26, Lot 26, Grave 9.[1]
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.
See also
Notes
- ↑ "Richard M. Longfellow". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
References
- "Richard M. Longfellow". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
- "Home of Heroes Gravesite". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
- "Home of Heroes Citation". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
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