U.S. Navy
Merton, James F.ConflictKorean Expedition
RankCarpenter
Year of Action1871
Unit/CommandShip's Company D, USS Colorado
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.
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