US Navy Rear Admiral. Archer graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1928. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. Evans in action against Japanese forces while assigned to Radar Picket duty off Okinawa on May 11, 1945. His ship was subjected to ongoing attacks by an overwhelming force of enemy aircraft for almost two hours. Archer directed the gunfire of his batteries in shooting down fifteen planes and assisting in the destruction of four others. Although the U.S.S. Evans was severely damaged by four suicide planes, and in sinking condition, he led his crew in determined efforts to save the ship and bring her safely to port.
US Navy Rear Admiral. Archer graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1928. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. Evans in action against Japanese forces while assigned to Radar Picket duty off Okinawa on May 11, 1945. His ship was subjected to ongoing attacks by an overwhelming force of enemy aircraft for almost two hours. Archer directed the gunfire of his batteries in shooting down fifteen planes and assisting in the destruction of four others. Although the U.S.S. Evans was severely damaged by four suicide planes, and in sinking condition, he led his crew in determined efforts to save the ship and bring her safely to port.
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