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James F. Merton

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James F. Merton

Birth
Cheshire, England
Death
9 Jan 1900 (aged 54)
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Burial
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Plot
Block 172, Lot 2851, Space 17
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Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the U.S. Navy at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He attained the rank of Carpenter. His citation reads "Landsman and member of Company D during the capture for the Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871. Merton was severely wounded in the arm while trying to force his way into the fort".
Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the U.S. Navy at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He attained the rank of Carpenter. His citation reads "Landsman and member of Company D during the capture for the Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871. Merton was severely wounded in the arm while trying to force his way into the fort".

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Feb 16, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48208780/james_f-merton: accessed ), memorial page for James F. Merton (7 Oct 1845–9 Jan 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 48208780, citing Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.