Joseph Lonsway
| Joseph Lonsway | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 17, 1844 Clayton, New York |
| Died | January 22, 1925 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1863 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company D, 20th New York Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Lonsway (March 17, 1844 – January 22, 1925) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Lonsway enlisted in the Army from Sackett's Harbor, New York in October 1863, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. [1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 20th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Murfrees Station, Va., October 16, 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.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""JOSEPH LONSWAY" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "Joseph Lonsway". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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