Joseph Lonsway

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Joseph Lonsway
March 17, 1844(1844-03-17) – January 22, 1925 (aged 80)
Joseph Lonsway, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Clayton, New York
Allegiance	Union
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Private
Unit	Company D, 20th New York Cavalry
Battles/wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Joseph Lonsway (1844-1925) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Contents 1 Medal of Honor citation 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 20th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Murfrees Station, Va., 16 October 1864. Entered service at:------. Birth: Clayton, N.Y. Date of issue: Unknown.

Citation:

Volunteered to swim Blackwater River to get a large flat used as a ferry on other side; succeeded in getting the boat safely across, making it possible for a detachment to cross the river and take possession of the enemy's breastworks.

[edit] See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the American Civil War: A-L

[edit] References

• "JOSEPH LONSWAY" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-13.

[edit] External links

• Joseph Lonsway at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-04-22]]

Persondata
NAME	Joseph Lonsway
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
DATE OF BIRTH	March 17, 1844
PLACE OF BIRTH	Clayton, New York
DATE OF DEATH	January 22, 1925
PLACE OF DEATH