Background
Meredith was born April 11, 1872 in Omaha, Nebraska.
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James Meredith
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Career
He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in July 1896. He officially changed his name to Patrick F. Ford, Junior. in June 1900 and was honorably discharged under that name in September 1901. He died January 18, 1915 and is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.
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United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation 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.Medal of Honor citation 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.