About Richard M. Longfellow
Lived 1867 – 1951 (aged 83). Richard M. Longfellow was an American military personnel.
Richard Moses Longfellow (June 24, 1867 – May 17, 1951) was a United States Army Private who 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 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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Who was Richard M. Longfellow?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1867–1951)
When was Richard M. Longfellow born?
Richard M. Longfellow was born on 24 June 1867 in Logan County.
When did Richard M. Longfellow die?
Richard M. Longfellow died on 17 May 1951.
What was Richard M. Longfellow's occupation?
Richard M. Longfellow was a military personnel.
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Richard M. Longfellow was American.
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