Harry B. Jarrett

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Harry Bean Jarrett
RADM Harry B. Jarrett, USN
Born(1898-10-12)12 October 1898
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, US
Died9 April 1974(1974-04-09) (aged 75)
San Diego, California, US
Buried
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1922–1954
RankVice Admiral
Service number57619
Commands heldCruiser Division 4
Destroyer Flotilla 4
USS Astoria
Destroyer Squadron 53
USS Morris
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

Harry Bean Jarrett (12 October 1898 – 9 April 1974) was a highly decorated officer in the

United States military
.

Jarrett rose to the admiral's rank following the war and held several important assignments including commander, Cruiser Division 4; Commander, Destroyer Flotilla 4; and as the first U.S. Senior Military Attaché,

Guided missile frigate USS Jarrett (FFG-33).[1]

Early career

Harry Bean Jarrett was born on 12 October 1898 in

Phoenixville High School, both in Pennsylvania and upon graduation, he attended the Wilmer and Chew Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. Jarrett was able to secure an appointed to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, by Representative Edward Cooper and entered the academy in summer 1918. While at the academy, he was active in baseball and soccer, and was a member of the Hop Committee, organizing the regimental hops (dances) and June Ball.[2][1][3][4]

Jarrett graduated with

Atlantic Fleet under Rear Admiral Ashley H. Robertson. Jarrett took part in a six-month voyage along the Honduran coast during a revolution that imperiled Americans in that country in early 1923.[1][5][6]

In January 1925, Jarrett was ordered to the

R-19 as her Engineer officer. Following a one year of patrols in the Pacific Ocean, Jarrett was ordered back to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, and entered the instruction in diesel engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School there.[1][7][8]

Upon graduation one year later, Jarrett was ordered to the Columbia University in New York City, where he earned Master's degree in engineering in October 1929. He was then sent to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, New Hampshire, for duty in connection with fitting out of new V-boat submarine Narwhal. Jarrett served as ship's engineer officer under lieutenant commander John H. Brown Jr. and participated in the sea trials off the Boon Island in Gulf of Maine. His ship dived to 332 Feet and remained there for 45 minutes, breaking the Navy record for depth. Jarrett was promoted to lieutenant on 5 March 1930.[9][1][10]

In June 1932, Jarrett was appointed engineer and repair officer of the Submarine Base at

Philadelphia Navy Yard. Jarrett was then assigned to the heavy cruiser Northampton as Assistant engineer under Captain Harry E. Shoemaker, participating in the naval exercises off the coast of Hawaii.[1][11][12]

Jarrett was ordered to United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, in June 1937 and assumed duty as a discipline officer on the staff of Superintendent, Rear admiral David F. Sellers. While in that capacity, he also took part in a midshipman cruise on board battleship New York to European waters during the summer of 1938. During his service at the academy, Jarrett was promoted to lieutenant commander on 23 June 1938 and also completed correspondence course in international law at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.[1][13][14]

World War II

Coral Sea and Midway

In December 1939, Jarrett was ordered to the

Frank J. Fletcher and was promoted to the temporary rank of commander on 1 January 1942.[1][15][16]

Following the Japanese capture of Tulagi in the Solomon Islands on 3 May 1942, Fletcher's task force was ordered to intercept Japanese ships sent to capture Port Moresby on New Guinea. Jarrett's ship served as a screen for aircraft carriers Yorktown and Lexington and participated in the engagement with Imperial Japanese Navy ships in the Coral Sea on 4–8 May 1942. The aircraft carrier Lexington was badly damaged by enemy bombs and torpedoes on 8 May and after several explosions inside the hull, it began sinking. In constant danger of subsequent attacks by enemy Japanese aircraft, Jarrett placed his ship alongside the stricken aircraft carrier and took aboard over 500 survivors of its crew.[17][1]

Morris then embarked for

United States military.[17][1]

Late service in Pacific

Jarrett returned to the United States by the end of June that year and assumed duty as a discipline officer on the staff of Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Rear admiral John R. Beardall. While in this capacity, he was promoted to the temporary rank of captain on 1 April 1943.[1]

He was transferred back to Southwest Pacific area in December 1943 and assumed command of Destroyer Squadron 53, consisting of destroyers

Combat "V".[17][1]

Jarrett later served as destroyer screen commander for convoy escort and shore bombardment during the

Combat "V" for distinguished service.[17][1]

In September and October 1944, Jarrett and his squadron participated successively in the operations against enemy in

Combat "V".[17][1]

Postwar service

Jarrett returned to the United States in June 1945 and joined the Underway Training Unit at

Carl F. Holden. While in this capacity, he was co-responsible for the planning and administration of Atlantic Fleet operational training until July 1949, when he was promoted to the rank of rear admiral.[1][18][19]

He was subsequently ordered to

Republic of China for his service.[1][20][21][22]

Upon his return, Jarrett assumed command of Destroyer Flotilla 4, which he held until April 1952, when he was appointed commander, Cruiser Division 4, operating with the

Atlantic Fleet. He served in this capacity until February 1953, when he was ordered back to Washington, D.C., and assumed duty as Deputy Naval Inspector General under Rear admiral J. Cary Jones.[1]

Retirement

Jarrett retired from active duty on 1 November 1954 after 32 years of commissioned service and was advanced to the rank of vice admiral on the retired list for having been specially commended in combat. He settled in Washington and worked for Burton, Dana & Co., a member of the New York Stock Exchange. Jarrett later moved to San Diego, California, where he died on 9 April 1974, aged 75. Vice admiral Harry B. Jarrett was buried with full military honors at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery at Annapolis, Maryland. He was survived by his wife Mary Ward Dunn Jarrett (1904 – 1982).[1][23]

Decorations

Here is the ribbon bar of Vice admiral Jarrett:[17][1]

V
Gold star
V
"A" Device
Silver star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Submarine Warfare insignia
1st
Row 		Navy Cross
2nd
Row 		Silver Star
Combat "V" and one 5⁄16" Gold Star
Combat "V"
3rd
Row 		World War I Victory Medal
(While Midshipman) 		American Defense Service Medal
with "A" Device 		American Campaign Medal
4th
Row 		European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal
with one silver and four bronze 3/16 inch service stars 		World War II Victory Medal
5th
Row 		National Defense Service Medal Philippine Liberation Medal
with two stars
Republic of China
)

See also

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from Namesake USS Jarrett. United States Navy.

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  5. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1923. pp. 50–51. Archived from the original on 28 July 2016.
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  8. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1926. p. 56. Archived from the original on 28 July 2016.
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  10. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1930. p. 48. Archived from the original on 28 July 2016.
  11. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1933. p. 50. Archived from the original on 26 July 2016.
  12. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1936. p. 42. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016.
  13. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1 July 1939. p. 34. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016.
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  16. ^ "Naval Orders – San Pedro News Pilot, Volume 12, Number 210, 7 November 1939". cdnc.ucr.edu. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
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  18. ^ "'31-Knot' Burke, Army-Navy Unification Foe, Is Nominated as a Permanent Rear Admiral, The New York Times, February 5, 1952, page 6". timesmachine.nytimes.com. New York Times Websites. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  19. ^ "Jarretts in Apartment – Coronado Eagle and Journal, Volume XXXIII, Number 30, 26 July 1945". cdnc.ucr.edu. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  20. ^ Calloway, James R. (1964). Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 88th Congress. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office. p. 20093. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  21. ^ 臺灣省通志 卷3 政事志 外事篇 [General Gazetteer of Taiwan Province, Volume III: Political History: On Foreign Affairs], Taipei: Historical Records Committee of Taiwan Province, 30 June 1971, p. 280
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  23. ^ "Naval Figure Joins Broker, The New York Times, April 7, 1955, page 40". timesmachine.nytimes.com. New York Times Websites. Retrieved 19 June 2018.

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