James Meredith (Medal of Honor)
James Meredith (April 11, 1872 – January 18, 1915) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
James Meredith | |
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| Born | April 11, 1872 Omaha, Nebraska |
| Died | January 18, 1915 (aged 42) |
| Place of burial | Saint Marys Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1896 - 1901 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | USS Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Meredith was born April 11, 1872 in Omaha, Nebraska. He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in July 1896. He officially changed his name to Patrick F. Ford, Jr. in June 1900 and was honorably discharged under that name in September 1901.[1]
He died January 18, 1915 and is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Name changed to Patrick F. Ford, Jr ) Born: 11 April 1872, Omaha, Nebr. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Meredith displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[3]
References
- USMC History Division
- Bill Walker (June 21, 2002). "James Meredith". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
- "War with Spain; Meredith, James". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2010.