Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
Berrie Henry Jarrett
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Gunner)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Florida - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
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.
- Accredited to: Maryland
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 6, 1915
Presented by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels on the deck of the USS Florida at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York.
- Born: June 10, 1894, Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD, United States
- Died: August 14, 1927, Norfolk, VA, United States
- Buried: Lorraine Park Cemetery (PM) (5-165-D), Baltimore, MD, United States
Additional information on his action comes from U.S. Navy General Order No. 116, dated August 19, 1914, which records an after-action report by Rear Admiral F. F. Fletcher: "Conspicuous bravery in action. Was orderly to the brigade commander, and was sent by the latter to the top of the Terminal Hotel to remain there on duty with the signal offier in charge. In addition to his duties he showed conspicuous bravery in assisting to carry Private Daniel Haggerty, United States Marine Corps, who was shot there, to a place of safety. Picked up E. A. Gisburne, electrician, third class, United States Navy, who was on duty there and who was shot and badly wounded, and removed him to a place of safety. Remained by the side of the signal officer under continuous and heavy fire throughout the day, and showed coolness, courage, and conspicuous bravery."