Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Lester Archer
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
96th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Harrison, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: April 6, 1865
- Born: 1838, Fort Ann, Washington County, NY, United States
- Died: October 27, 1864, Wilderness, VA, US
- Buried: NON-RECOVERABLE