Korean War
| Service # | 558191 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | August 13 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Sergeant Archer was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Archer was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy near Kosomg, South Korea and died of those wounds on August 13, 1950.