Lester Archer

Lester Archer (1838 - October 27, 1864) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Lester Archer
Born1838
Fort Ann, New York
DiedOctober 27, 1864
Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1864
RankSergeant
Unit 96th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Chaffin's Farm
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

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

Citation:

Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.[2]

See also
  • List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F

References
  1. Regimental roster
  2. Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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