Berrie H. Jarrett
Berrie H. Jarrett | |
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Born |
Baltimore, Maryland | June 10, 1894
Died | August 14, 1927 33) | (aged
Place of burial | Lorraine Park Cemetery, Woodlawn, Maryland |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Rank | Gunner's Mate First Class |
Battles/wars | United States occupation of Veracruz |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Berrie Henry Jarrett (June 10, 1894 – August 14, 1927) was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
He died August 14, 1927 and is buried in Lorraine Park Cemetery, Woodlawn, Maryland.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 June 1894 Baltimore, Md. Accredited to: Maryland. G.O. No.: 116, 19 August 1914.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida Jarrett displayed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
See also
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Berrie H. Jarrett". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ""BERRIE JARRETT" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
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