Richard M. Longfellow-Lewiston, ID
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Don.Morfe
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near San Isidro, Philippine Islands on May 16, 1899. He is buried in Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, ID in Division 4, Row 26, Lot 26, Grave 9.
Waymark Code: WMY4KX
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2018
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He was born on June 24, 1867 in Logan County, IL and died on May 17, 1951 in Lewiston, ID. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: 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.
• 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.
Armed Service: Army
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