Richard M. Longfellow

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He is buried at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston, Idaho.

Medal of Honor citation

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