James W. Archer
Born: September 6, 1828 at Edgar County, Illinois
Home Town: Spencer, Indiana
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: August 2, 1897
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant and Adjutant James W. Archer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 4 October 1862, while serving with 59th Indiana Infantry, in action at Corinth, Mississippi. First Lieutenant Archer 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.
