James F. Merton
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 | |
|---|---|
.png) Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | 1843 Cheshire, England |
| Died | Unknown |
| 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 |
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.[1]
Related pages
References
- ↑ Korean Campaign 1871, Merton, James F. entry. Medal of Honor recipients (August 3, 2009)United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
Other websites
- Home of heroes. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
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