Rank Rear admiral | Battles and wars World War I Name Frank Berrien | |
Born August 17, 1877
Connecticut ( 1877-08-17 ) Place of burial U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland Battles/wars World War I
*Action of 17 November 1917 Other work Football coach at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Role American football head coach Died January 31, 1951, New Haven, Connecticut, United States | ||
Commands held USS Lexington (CV-2) Service/branch United States Navy Allegiance United States of America | ||
Frank Dunn Berrien (August 17, 1877 – January 31, 1951) was an American football coach and United States Navy officer. He was the 13th head football coach for the United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for three seasons, from 1908 until 1910. His coaching record at Navy was 21–5–3. As captain of the USS Nicholson he fought in the Action of 17 November 1917. He later commanded the aircraft carrier USS Lexington.
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