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U.S. Army

James W. Archer

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1862

Unit/Command59th Indiana Infantry

BirthplaceIllinois

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862

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