Berrie H. Jarrett
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1894-1927)
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
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
List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
References
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