Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Marine Corps
James Meredith
Details
- Also Known As: Ford Jr., Patrick F.
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 15, 1899
- Born: April 11, 1872, Omaha, Douglas County, NE, United States
- Died: January 18, 1915
- Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery (PM) (5-2-3-3), Omaha, NE, United States