James F. Merton
| James F. Merton | |
|---|---|
.png) Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born |
1845 Cheshire, England |
| Died |
January 9, 1900 (aged 54–55) Unknown |
| Place of burial | Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri[1] |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | USS Colorado |
| Battles/wars |
Ganghwa Island Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
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.
External links
- "Home of heroes". Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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