James Meredith (Medal of Honor)

James Meredith
Born (1872-04-11)April 11, 1872
Omaha, Nebraska
Died January 18, 1915(1915-01-18) (aged 42)
Place of burial Saint Marys Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1896 - 1901
Rank Sergeant
Unit USS Marblehead
Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Awards Medal of Honor

James Meredith (April 11, 1872 – January 18, 1915) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Meredith was born April 11, 1872 in Omaha, Nebraska. He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in July 1896. He officially changed his name to Patrick F. Ford, Jr. in June 1900 and was honorably discharged under that name in September 1901. [1]

He died January 18, 1915 and is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Name changed to Patrick F. Ford, Jr ) Born: 11 April 1872, Omaha, Nebr. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Meredith displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ USMC History Division
  2. ↑ Bill Walker (June 21, 2002). "James Meredith". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  3. ↑ "War with Spain; Meredith, James". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2010.

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