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Harry
Bean
Jarrett
October 12, 1898

–

April 9, 1974

Harry Jarrett graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1922. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Harry Bean Jarrett (NSN: 0-57619), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. (Captain Jarrett is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Harry Bean Jarrett (NSN: 0-57619), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. (Captain Jarrett is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Harry Bean Jarrett (NSN: 0-57619), United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Destroyer Squadron 53

    Action Date:

    September 9 – October 14, 1944
    Commander 2d Carrier Task Force: Serial 0356 (December 8, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Harry Bean Jarrett (NSN: 0-57619), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Destroyer Squadron FIFTY THREE (DesRon 53), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in Palau, 9 to 14 September 1944; Luzon, 12 and 22 September 1944; and in the Ryukyu Islands and Formosa, 6 to 14 October 1944. A skilled and courageous leader, Captain Jarrett directed the units of his command in providing a screen of heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire to contribute to the success of his units in repulsing three determined enemy aircraft attacks without damage to the Task Group. His courage and leadership during periods of sustained action reflect the highest credit upon Captain Jarrett and the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Morris (DD-417)

    Action Date:

    May 8, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 311 (February 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Harry Bean Jarrett (NSN: 0-57619), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. MORRIS (DD-417), during the Battle of the Coral Sea and during the rescue of survivors from the U.S.S. LEXINGTON on 8 May 1942. In constant danger of subsequent attacks by enemy Japanese aircraft and at a time when the LEXINGTON was being shaken by violent explosions and gutted by raging fires, Commander Jarrett, in courageous disregard for his own personal safety, placed his ship alongside the stricken aircraft carrier and took aboard a considerable portion of its crew. His initiative and leadership in a perilous emergency contributed materially to the reduction of casualties and to the rescue of many survivors who might otherwise have perished. Commander Jarrett’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.