b. 11/04/1872 Omaha, Nebraska. d. 18/01/1915 Omaha, Nebraska.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 11/05/1898 Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Meredith was born April 11, 1872, in Omaha, Nebraska. He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in July 1896. He officially changed his name to Patrick F. Ford, Jr. in June 1900 and was honourably discharged under that name in September 1901.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: ST MARY’S CEMETERY, OMAHA, NEBRASKA.
BLOCK 5, ROW 2, LOT 3, GRAVE 3.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
