James F. Merton

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1843–1900)

James F. Merton (born 1843) was a United States Navy sailor. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition in 1871. Landsman Merton was severely wounded during the seizure of the forts.

James F. Merton
Medal of Honor recipient
Born1843
Cheshire, England
DiedUnknown
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
RankLandsman
UnitUSS Colorado
Battles/warsGanghwa Island
Korean Expedition
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

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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.[1]

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References

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  1. "Korean Campaign 1871, Merton, James F. entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2013.

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