U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously
Archer, LesterConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany E, 96th New York Infantry
HometownFort Ann, New York
Citation
Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.
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