Lester Archer
Appearance
Lester Archer | |
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Born | c. 1838 Fort Ann, New York |
Died | October 27, 1864 Virginia |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | ![]() |
Battles/wars | Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
Awards | ![]() |
Lester Archer (c. 1838 – October 27, 1864) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
[edit]Archer enlisted in the Army from Fort Edward, New York in December 1861, and was promoted to Sergeant in June 1864.[1] He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road.
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Citation:
Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.[2]