Richard M. Longfellow

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Richard Moses Longfellow
June 24, 1867 – May 17, 1951
Place of birth Logan County, Illinois
Allegiance U.S. Army
Rank Private
Unit Young's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Richard Moses Longfellow (24 June 1867- 17 May 1951) was a United States Army Private awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions on 16 May 1899. Private Longfellow was part of Young's Scouts and is buried in Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston, Idaho.

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LONGFELLOW, RICHARD M. Rank and Organization: Private, Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro Philippine Islands, 16 May 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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