James F. Merton

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
Medal of Honor recipient
BornOctober 7, 1845
Cheshire, England
DiedJanuary 9, 1900(1900-01-09) (aged 54)
Saint Louis, Missouri
Place of burial
Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri, Block 172, Lot 2851, Space 17[1]
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

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.[2]

See also

References
  1. "James F. Merton Gravesite". Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  2. "Korean Campaign 1871, Merton, James F. entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2015.


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