James F. Merton (October 7, 1845 – January 9, 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.
James F. Merton | |
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.png) Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | October 7, 1845 Cheshire, England |
| Died | January 9, 1900 (aged 54) Saint Louis, Missouri, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | USS Colorado |
Conflicts | Ganghwa Island Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
editRank 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]
Death
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Merton died on January 9, 1900, and was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.[2]
See also
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References
edit- ↑ "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 February 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Deaths: Merton". St. Louis Republic. January 11, 1900. p. 9. Retrieved October 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- "Home of heroes". Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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