Awards Medal of Honor | Died January 28, 1908 Name James Archer | |
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Born September 6, 1828
Edgar County, Illinois ( 1828-09-06 ) Battles/wars Second Battle of Corinth Place of burial Spencer, Indiana, United States Service/branch United States Army, Union Army Rank First lieutenant, Adjutant | ||
Allegiance United States of America Battles and wars Second Battle of Corinth | ||
James W. Archer (September 6, 1828 - January 28, 1908) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Biography
Archer served in the American Civil War in the 59th Indiana Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on August 2, 1897 for his actions at the Second Battle of Corinth.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Voluntarily took command of another regiment, with the consent of one or more of his seniors, who were present, rallied the command and led it in the assault.
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