Jackson C. Pharris

Jackson Charles Pharris
Born(1912-06-26)June 26, 1912
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 1966(1966-10-17) (aged 54)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Navy
Service years1933–1948
RankLieutenant Commander
UnitUSS California (BB-44)
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart (2)

Jackson Charles Pharris (June 26, 1912 – October 17, 1966) was an officer in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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