Lester Archer

1838 – 1864

Lester Archer served the U.S. Army. Lester was 26 years old.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Fort Harrison, Va. · Sergeant, Company E, 96th New York Infantry.

Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.

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Medal of Honor - Army posthumous September 29, 1864 · At Fort Harrison, Va. · Sergeant, Company E, 96th New York Infantry.

Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.

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