James F. Merton

Infobox Military Person
name=James F. Merton
born= 1843
died= unknown
placeofbirth=Cheshire, England
placeofdeath= Unknown
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caption= Medal of Honor recipient
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allegiance=flag|United States of America
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rank=Landsman
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unit= U.S.S. Colorado
battles= Ganghwa Island Korean Expedition
awards=Medal of Honor
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James F. Merton was a United States Navy sailor who won the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition. 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, 10 October 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.

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients

External links

* [http://www.army.mil/cmh/moh.html U.S. Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Citations Archive]
* [http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1900_wars/k_merton.html] Home of heroes

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NAME= Merton, James F.
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SHORT DESCRIPTION= United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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