Richard M. Longfellow

Richard Moses Longfellow (June 24, 1867 – May 17, 1951) was a United States Army Private who received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 16, 1899.

Rank and Organization: Private, Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry.

Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, May 16, 1899.

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.