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.
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