James Meredith (Medal of Honor)

James Meredith (April 11, 1872-January 18, 1915) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography
Meredith was born April 11, 1872 in Omaha, Nebraska and after entering the Marine Corps in 1896 he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a private.

After serving with the navy he legally changed his name to Patrick F. Ford, Jr. He died January 18, 1915 and is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

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."