Berrie H. Jarrett
Berrie H. Jarrett | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1894 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | August 14, 1927 (aged 33) |
| Place of burial | Lorraine Park Cemetery, Woodlawn, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Battles/wars | United States occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Berrie Henry Jarrett (June 10, 1894 – August 14, 1927) was a warrant officer in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
He was promoted to the warrant officer rank of gunner on December 12, 1923.
He died August 14, 1927, and is buried in Lorraine Park Cemetery, Woodlawn, Maryland.
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
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.
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References[edit]
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. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
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