Years of service 1861 - 1864 Rank Sergeant | Name Lester Archer Awards Medal of Honor | |
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Battles/wars Battle of Chaffin's Farm Died October 27, 1864, Virginia, United States Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Battles and wars Battle of Chaffin's Farm Allegiance United States of America | ||
Lester Archer (1838 - October 27, 1864) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Biography
Archer enlisted in the Army from Fort Edward, New York in December 1861, and was promoted to Sergeant in June 1864. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.
References
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