The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant (MC) Thirl E. Jarrett, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Medical Officer at the Division Field Hospital, FIRST Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, in October 1942. On repeated occasions, while the hospital was under tremendous bombardment by hostile warships, Lieutenant Jarrett, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, worked tirelessly over his wounded comrades, administering plasma, rendering first aid, and performing outstanding medical service under difficult and dangerous conditions. By his calm professional skill and loyal devotion, maintained above and beyond the call of duty, he undoubtedly saved the lives of many men who otherwise might have perished. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Navy Cross
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant (MC)Regiment:
Field Hospital (Guadalcanal)Division:
1st Marine DivisionAction Date:
October 13, 1942
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant (MC) Thirl E. Jarrett, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage, and disregard of personal danger while serving as Medical Officer with the FIRST Marine Division Field Hospital at Guadalcanal, in the Solomon Islands, during an attack by Japanese forces on 13 October 1942. While the field hospital was being subjected to heavy gunfire by enemy surface vessels, Lieutenant Jarrett, with complete disregard for his own life, tirelessly and patiently attended the wounded, rendering every possible aid for their comfort and safety. His skill, courage and his deep sense of responsibility for those entrusted to his professional care were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.