| James W. Archer | |
| Birth Date: | 6 September 1828 |
| Placeofburial: | Spencer, Indiana |
| Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
| Birth Place: | Edgar County, Illinois |
| Allegiance: |  United States of America |
| Branch: | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank: | First Lieutenant |
| Unit: | 59th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles: | Second Battle of Corinth |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
James W. Archer (September 6, 1828 – January 28, 1908) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Archer served in the American Civil War in the 59th Indiana Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on August 2, 1897 for his actions at the Second Battle of Corinth.
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.[1]