Harry Bean Jarrett | |
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 RADM Harry B. Jarrett, USN | |
| Born | 12 October 1898 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | 9 April 1974 (aged 75) San Diego, California, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1922–1954 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Service number | 57619 |
| Commands | Cruiser Division 4 Destroyer Flotilla 4 USS Astoria Destroyer Squadron 53 USS Morris |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy 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 Navy with the rank of vice admiral. A veteran of several campaigns in Pacific during World War II, he distinguished himself during the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942, while commanding destroyer Morris and received the Navy Cross, the second highest decoration of 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, Formosa (Taiwan). He retired in November 1954, while serving as Deputy Naval Inspector General. He was the namesake of Guided missile frigate USS Jarrett (FFG-33).[1]