Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Korean Campaign 1871 - U.S. Navy
James F Merton
Details
- Rank: Landsman (Highest Rank: Carpenter)
- Conflict/Era: Korean Campaign 1871
- Unit/Command:
Ship's Company D,
U.S.S. Colorado - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 9, 1871
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Korean Forts, Korea
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1845, England
- Died: January 9, 1922, St. Louis, MO, United States
- Buried: Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, MO, United States