Oscar Long

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Having been directed to order a troop of cavalry to advance, and finding both its officers killed, he voluntarily assumed command, and under a heavy fire from the Indians advanced the troop to its proper position.

Rank: Second Lieutenant
Conflicts: Indian War Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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