William H. Longshore
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About William H. Longshore
Lived 1841 – 1909 (aged 68). William H. Longshore was an American.
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.
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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Who was William H. Longshore?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1841–1909)
When was William H. Longshore born?
William H. Longshore was born on 18 February 1841 in Muskingum County.
When did William H. Longshore die?
William H. Longshore died on 20 December 1909.
What nationality was William H. Longshore?
William H. Longshore was American.
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