| Birth: | Apr. 11, 1872
Omaha
Douglas County
Nebraska, USA | | Death: | Jan. 18, 1915 | 
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born James Meredith, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Marblehead". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Meredith set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899, under the name of James Meredith. After his service and the awarding of his Medal, he legally changed his name to Patrick F. Ford, Jr. (bio by: Bill Walker)
Search Amazon for Patrick Ford | | | Burial:
Saint Marys Cemetery
Omaha
Douglas County
Nebraska, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Bill Walker
Record added: Jun 21, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6532183 |
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