Berrie Henry Jarrett was a Lieutenant Commander

Lieutenant Commander

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 in the United States Navy

United States Navy

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 and a Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor

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 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

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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
• List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)