James W. Archer

1828 – 1908

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James W. Archer served the U.S. Army. James was 79 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

4 October 1862 · At Corinth, Miss. · First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 59th Indiana Infantry.

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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Medal of Honor - Army October 4, 1862 · At Corinth, Miss. · First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 59th Indiana Infantry.

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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