United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Meredith
1872 – 1915
James Meredith served the U.S. Marine Corps. James was 42 years old.
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U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Name changed to Patrick F. Ford, Jr )
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Meredith displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action .
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Meredith displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action .
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