Years of service 1861 - 1865 Died August 19, 1875 Rank First Lieutenant Awards Medal of Honor | Battles/wars American Civil War Name Aaron Lanfare | |
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Born September 9, 1824
Branford, Connecticut ( 1824-09-09 ) Place of burial Branford, Connecticut, United States Service/branch United States Army, Union Army Allegiance United States of America, Union | ||
Battles and wars American Civil War | ||
Aaron Steven Lanfare (September 9, 1824 - August 19, 1875) was a first lieutenant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
A pre-war merchant sailor, Lanfare enlisted in the 1st Connecticut Cavalry from Branford, Connecticut in November 1861, and was mustered out in August 1865. After his military service he returned to serve in the merchant marine, until his ship was lost in the West Indies.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company B, 1st Connecticut Cavalry. Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. Entered service at: Branford, Conn. Birth: Branford, Conn. Date of issue: May 3, 1865.
Citation:
Capture of flag of 11th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
References
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