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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.

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