Name Berrie Jarrett | Awards Medal of Honor Died August 14, 1927 | |
Born June 10, 1894
Baltimore, Maryland ( 1894-06-10 ) Place of burial Lorraine Park Cemetery, Woodlawn, Maryland Rank Gunner's Mate First Class Battles/wars United States occupation of Veracruz Battles and wars United States occupation of Veracruz | ||
Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy | ||
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.
References
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