Spanish-American War 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 Medal of Honor 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. After officially changing his name to Ford in June of 1900, he was honorably discharged under that name in September of 1901.
Spanish-American War 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 Medal of Honor 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. After officially changing his name to Ford in June of 1900, he was honorably discharged under that name in September of 1901.
Bio by: Bill Walker
Inscription
(military marker)
MEDAL OF HONOR
SERG USS MARBLEHEAD
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
AKA PATRICK F. FORD
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