Richard M. Longfellow

1867 – 1951

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Richard M. Longfellow served the U.S. Army. Richard was 83 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Richard M. Longfellow

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

16 May 1899 · Near San Isidro Philippine Islands · Private, Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry.

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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Medal of Honor - Army May 16, 1899 · Near San Isidro Philippine Islands · Private, Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry.

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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