James F. Merton-Saint Louis, MO
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 41.466 W 090° 13.596
15S E 741215 N 4286149
Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the capture of Korean forts on June 9-10, 1871. He is buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO in the Knights of Pythais Lot, Block 172, Lot 2851, Space 17.
Waymark Code: WMXZET
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2018
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He was born on October 7, 1845 in Cheshire, England and died on January 9, 1900 in Saint Louis, MO. His Medal of Honor information and citation is:
MERTON, JAMES F.
• Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy
• G.O. No.: 180, 10 October 1872
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.
Armed Service: Navy
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