Thirl E. Jarrett

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Thirl E. Jarrett, Lieutenant (MC), U.S. 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, on 13 October 1942. By his courage, determination, and untiring devotion to duty, Lieutenant Jarrett saved many lives. His professional ability, courage, and inspiring devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Medical Corps and the United States Naval Service.