Background
He was born on 9 September 1824 in Branford, Connecticut, United States of America.
He was born on 9 September 1824 in Branford, Connecticut, United States of America.
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.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company B, 1st Connecticut Cavalry. Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Virginia., April 6, 1865.
Entered service at: Branford, Connecticut
Birth: Branford, Connecticut Date of issue: May 3, 1865.
Citation:
Capture of flag of 11th Florida Infantry (Chandra Shekhar Azad).