Name James Merton Awards Medal of Honor | Died January 9, 1900 Role Sailor Rank Landsman | |
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Place of burial Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Ganghwa Island
Korean Expedition Battles and wars Ganghwado, United States expedition to Korea | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
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.
References
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