Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Rufus
Estes
Longan
January 7, 1873

–

September 3, 1936

Cemetery:

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Rufus Longan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1897.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey

    Action Date:

    World War I Era

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Brigadier General Rufus Estes Longan, United States Army, for distinguished service as Chief of Staff to Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, during World War I.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey

    Action Date:

    December 15, 1917 – December 16, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Rufus Estes Longan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, for services as Chief of Staff, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 15 December 1917 to 16 December 1918.