Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

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

Awarded on:

February 1943

Citation:
"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."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 311 (February 1943).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Destroyer Squadron 53 (DesRon 53), US Navy

Awarded on:

December 8th, 1945

Citation:
"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."

General Orders: Commander 2d Carrier Task Force: Serial 0356 (December 8, 1945).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)