William H. Longshore | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1841 Muskingum County, Ohio |
| Died | December 20, 1909 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company D, 30th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William H. Longshore (February 18, 1841 – December 20, 1909) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 30th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Muskingum County, Ohio. Date of issue: August 10, 1894.
Citation:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""WILLIAM H. LONGSHORE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
External links
- "William H. Longshore". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 3, 2008.
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