James F. Merton
James F. Merton (1845 - 1900) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition in 1871. Landsman Merton was severely wounded during the seizure of the forts.
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| Born | October 7, 1845 Cheshire, England |
| Died | January 9, 1900 (aged 54) Saint Louis, Missouri |
| Place of burial | Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri, Block 172, Lot 2851, Space 17[1] |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | USS Colorado |
| Battles/wars | Ganghwa Island Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Birth: England. G.O. No.: 180, October 10, 1872.
Citation:
Landsman and member of Company D during the capture of the Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871, Merton was severely wounded in the arm while trying to force his way into the fort.[2]
See also
References
- "James F. Merton Gravesite". Retrieved February 5, 2015.
- "Korean Campaign 1871, Merton, James F. entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
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