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James
F.
Merton
1845

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Cemetery:

Bellefontaine Cemetery

Twelve of the 15 Medals for this action were presented on February 18, 1872. Merton and Landsman William Lukes were both wounded so severely they spend months in recuperation. Both men received their Medals on October 10, 1872.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Landsman

    Division:

    U.S.S. Colorado

    Action Date:

    June 9 & 10, 1871
    War Department, General Orders No. 180 (October 10, 1872)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Landsman James F. Merton, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Landsman and member of Company D, attached to the U.S.S. Colorado, during the capture of the Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871. Landsman Merton was severely wounded in the arm while trying to force his way into the fort.