Berrie H Jarrett

On episode three hundred and ninety-eight, the story of Berrie H Jarrett is told. All stories in March and April will be recipients from the Mexican Campaign. Check out new swag available where 50% of profits get donated to the Medal of Honor Museum: https://bit.ly/TOHswag Be sure to visit our website for more information as the show goes on at: www.talesofhonorpodcast.com.

Berrie was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on the 10th of June, 1894 and we know his enlistment in the US Navy would see him deployed in support of the Mexican Campaign. His actions as a Seaman would earn him the Medal of Honor. The citation reads:

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. (CMOHS.org)

Berrie received his Medal of Honor on the 19th of August, 1914 and would reach the rank of Gunner, which was a Warrant Officer position at the time. Berrie Henry Jarrett died on the 14th of August, 1927 at the age of 33 and he is buried in Lorraine Park Cemetery in Woodlawn, Maryland, with his wife Myrtle (FindAGrave.com).