Minot in Ward County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Private Richard M. Longfellow

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2023

1. Private Richard M. Longfellow Marker

Inscription. Mandan, North Dakota
1867-1951
Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army
On May 16, 1899, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, Private Longfellow and 21 other scouts encountered an enemy force of approximately 600 men entrenched on the opposite bank of a steep, swift-flowing river. When the enemy set the bridge aflame, the scouts, under heavy fire, charged across the burning bridge or waded across the river, driving off the insurgents, putting out the bridge fire, and holding the location until support forces arrived.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1899.

Location. 48° 14.017′ N, 101° 16.62′ W. Marker is in Minot, North Dakota, in Ward County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Burdick Expressway (Business U.S. 2) and 13th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the North Dakota Medal of Honor Memorial, in Roosevelt Park, on the west side of the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1219 East Burdick Expressway, Minot ND 58701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Private John B. Kinne (here, next to this marker); Private Frank F. Ross (here, next to this marker); Commander Willis Winter Bradley, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Private Charles P. Davis (here, next to this marker); ☆ Lieutenant Colonel Fred E. Smith (here, next to this marker); Private Otto Boehler (here, next to this marker); ☆ Private Nels Wold (here, next to this marker); Private Gotfred Jensen (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minot.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. North Dakota Medal of Honor Memorial

Also see . . .
1. Richard Moses Longfellow (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:

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.

(Submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Richard Moses Longfellow (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

United States Army Private that received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 16, 1899. Private Longfellow was part of Young's Scouts.

(Submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Private Richard M. Longfellow Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2023

2. Private Richard M. Longfellow Memorial

3. Richard Moses Longfellow (Find A Grave). Excerpt:

(Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho) Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Insurrection in the Philippine Islands. His Medal was awarded to him on April 4, 1906.

(Submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.