The Indian Wars



 
OSCAR F. LONG,  - 2Lt, 5th US Inf. Action: At Bear Paw Mountain, Montana, 30 Sep 1877. Inducted: Utica, N.Y. DOB 16 Jun 1852, Utica, N.Y. Issued: 22 March 1895. 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.