John Archer (British Army officer)

Sir John Archer
Born(1924-02-12)12 February 1924
Died12 March 1999(1999-03-12) (aged 75)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Years of service1944–1980
RankGeneral
Service number323707
UnitRoyal Norfolk Regiment
Devonshire and Dorset Regiment
CommandsUK Land Forces
British Forces in Hong Kong
2nd Division
1st Battalion, Devonshire and Dorset Regiment
Battles / warsSecond World War
Malayan Emergency
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

General Sir Arthur John Archer, KCB, OBE (12 February 1924 – 12 March 1999) was a senior officer of the British Army who served as Commander in Chief, UK Land Forces from 1978 to 1980.