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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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Korean Expedition Year of Action: 1871

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