Aaron S. Lanfare Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 09, 1824
Birth place
Branford Connecticut
Date of deathAugust 19, 1875
Resting place
Branford Connecticut

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allegiance
United States of America
Union
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Civil War
military branch
United States Army
Union Army
military unit
1st Connecticut Cavalry Regiment
service start1861
service end1865

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