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U.S. Navy · United States 
James F Merton
Landsman
1845 – 1922
Landsman James F Merton served the U.S. Navy. James was 77 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Landsman
Medal of Honor
9 June 1871 · Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871 · Landsman, U.S. Navy.
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.
180, 10 October 1872.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
180, 10 October 1872.
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.
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