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James F. Merton
US Navy Medal of Honor (1862 original).png
Medal of Honor recipient
Born 1843
Cheshire, England
Died Unknown
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch Seal of the United States Department of the Navy.svg United States Navy
Rank Landsman
Unit USS Colorado
Battles/wars Ganghwa Island
Korean Expedition
Awards Medal of Honor

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.

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.

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