Background
Long, Oscar Fitzalan was born on June 16, 1852 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of William W. and Eva E. E.
Long, Oscar Fitzalan was born on June 16, 1852 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of William W. and Eva E. E.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1876.
Appointed Second lieutenant 5th United States Infantry, June 15, 1876. Brigadier general, July 10, 1904.
Served against hostile Indians in Montana, and in fight against Sitting Bulletin and Crazy Horse at Wolf Mountain, January 8, 1877, Lame Deer Creek, May 6, 1877.
Married Amy Requa, 1896. Children: Amy, Sally.