James W. Archer
James W. Archer | |
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| Born | September 6, 1828 Edgar County, Illinois |
| Died | January 28, 1908 (aged 79) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant, Adjutant |
| Unit |  59th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Second Battle of Corinth |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
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.
Biography[]
Archer served in the American Civil War in the 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.[1]
See also[]
Biography portal
American Civil War portal
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F
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Categories:
- 1828 births
- 1908 deaths
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- People from Edgar County, Illinois
- People of Indiana in the American Civil War
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor