Frank Berrien

Frank Berrien
Born(1877-08-17)August 17, 1877
Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 1951(1951-01-31) (aged 73)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1898, 1900–1935, 1942
RankRear Admiral
Commands
Battles / wars
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Other workFootball coach at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Frank Dunn Berrien (August 17, 1877 – January 31, 1951) was an American football coach and United States Navy officer who served during six conflicts. He was the 13th head football coach for the United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for three seasons, from 1908 until 1910. His coaching record at Navy was 21–5–3.[1] As commanding officer of the USS Nicholson, he fought in the action of 17 November 1917 and subsequently received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.[2]

  1. ^ Navy Midshipmen football coaching records Archived December 14, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Frank Dunn Berrien". Military Times. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved August 21, 2023.