Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army
Richard Moses Longfellow
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 16, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 14, 1909
- Born: June 24, 1867, Logan County, IL, United States
- Died: May 17, 1951, Lewiston, ID, United States
- Buried: Norman Hill Cemetery (MH) (4-26-026-9), Lewiston, ID, United States