Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Insurrection in the Philippine Islands as a Private in Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near San Isidro, Luzon, on May 16, 1899. His citation reads "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." His Medal was awarded to him on April 4, 1906.
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Insurrection in the Philippine Islands as a Private in Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near San Isidro, Luzon, on May 16, 1899. His citation reads "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." His Medal was awarded to him on April 4, 1906.
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MEDAL OF HONOR
PVT CO A
1 ND VOL INF
PHILIPPINES
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Left by Scott Braddy on 24 Jun 2019
Left by Rex on 24 Jun 2019
Richard Longfellow was the only known Spanish War Veteran of this area holding the most highly honored medal the United States can bestow. Lewiston Tribune Friday, May 18, 195
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