Albert E. Jarrell

Albert Edmondson Jarrell (August 1, 1901 – April 23, 1977) was a commissioned officer in the United States Navy. Jarrell retired September 30, 1959 with the rank of Vice Admiral.

Biography

Jarrell was the son of Henry and Lola (Edmondson) Jarrell. Born in Rome, Georgia, Jarrell soon moved to LaGrange, Georgia, where he grew up. He was appointed to the US Naval Academy in 1921. Upon graduation in 1925 he went on to serve 34 years active duty with 21 of those years in foreign and/or sea service.

Jarrell had three siblings: William Franklin Jarrell, Corinne Jarrell, and Henry Thompson Jarrell. Henry was a captain in the United States Navy and served more than 21 years on active duty.

United States Navy

In addition to his years at the U. S. Naval Academy, Jarrell received advanced schooling from the Army Chemical Warfare School in 1925, Naval Engineering from the Naval Academy in 1931-32, and a bachelor's degree in Naval Engineering from the University of California in 1932-33.

Commander, Destroyer Division 42 (World War II - New Guinea, Biak, Morotai, Leyte) 1944

Commander, Destroyer Squadron 55 (World War II - Luzon, Formosa, China, Tokyo, Okinawa) 1944-45

U. S. Naval Attaché and Naval Attaché for Air, Mexico City 1946-48

Commander, Transport Division 11 (Korean War) 1950

Professor of Naval Science, Rice University, Houston, Texas 1952-53

Commander, Training Command Pacific Fleet, San Diego, California 1958-59

The Order of the Southern Cross by Brazil

Navy Expeditionary Medal

Navy Commendation Medal