James F. Merton

Landsman · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

9 and 10 June 1871 · Place not recorded

Branch: U.S. Navy
Era: Expeditions, 1871–1933
Action: James F. Merton, 9 and 10 June 1871

The citation

Official 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.

Sources

U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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