Joseph Lonsway
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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.
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| Born | March 17, 1844 |
| Died | January 22, 1925 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Service years | 1863 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company D, 20th New York Cavalry |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
