Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James W Archer
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant & Adjutant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
59th Indiana Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 4, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Corinth, Mississippi, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Spencer, Owen County, Indiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 2, 1897
- Born: September 6, 1828, Edgar County, IL, United States
- Died: January 28, 1908, Spencer, IN, United States
- Buried: Riverside Cemetery (T-9) , Spencer, IN, United States