The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
MEREDITH, JAMES
Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Name changed to Patrick F.
Ford, Jr ) Born: 11 April 1872, Omaha, Nebr. Accredited To: Virginia. G.O.
No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
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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