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Jackson C. Pharris was born on 26 June, 1912 in Columbus, Georgia, U.S., is a US Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1912–1966). Discover Jackson C. Pharris's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
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54 years old |
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Cancer |
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26 June 1912 |
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26 June |
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Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
17 October, 1966 |
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Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Georgia
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Jackson C. Pharris Height, Weight & Measurements
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Jackson C. Pharris Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jackson C. Pharris worth at the age of 54 years old? Jackson C. Pharris’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Georgia. We have estimated Jackson C. Pharris's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
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.
Jackson C. Pharris grew up in Columbus, Georgia, the oldest of five children.
He joined the United States Navy on April 25, 1933.
In September 1933, he reported aboard the USS California (BB-44) as a gunner.
He was assigned to the USS Mississippi until December 1940.
Pharris reported aboard the USS California in January 1941.
The ship reached Pearl Harbor on November 8, 1941.
For his actions on board the USS California during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was awarded the Navy Cross, which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
Due to the injuries he received, Pharris was hospitalized at Naval Hospital, Pearl Harbor until March 1942.
After being released from the hospital, he returned to the USS California.
On July 17, 1942, Pharris earned his commission.
In November 1942, Pharris met Elizabeth Potter at a social in the USS California's Officers' Mess while the ship was in Bremerton, Washington.
In January 1943, he was admitted again to the US Naval Hospital after collapsing because of a lack of oxygen due to oil still in his lungs.
He returned to duty in June.
While attending school in Washington, D.C., he proposed, and they were married on August 24, 1943.
Following his Navy retirement, the Pharris family settled in Rolling Hills Estates in Los Angeles County.
Pharris attended Long Beach City College and the University of Southern California.
In October 1944, Pharris moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where he reported aboard the USS Saint Paul (CA-73), a newly commissioned heavy cruiser.
The ship left for Japan to participate in bombardments of the Japanese mainland.
In September 1945, just five days after the surrender proclamation, Lieutenant Pharris was on deck when a Japanese kamikaze dove at the ship.
He ordered the crew to take cover and he directed the firing of the guns and shot it down.
His back was broken from the impact of the guns.
Pharris was transported to US Naval Hospital Oakland, California.
In October 1945, he was transferred to the US Naval Hospital in Long Beach, California.
After discharge from the hospital in April 1946, he was temporarily assigned to Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Terminal Island, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, and Port Hueneme.
He was medically retired in May 1948 as a lieutenant commander.
His Medal of Honor was presented by President Harry S. Truman on June 25, 1948.
On June 9, 1956, he graduated from the latter with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce.
On October 16, 1966, while attending a Congressional Medal of Honor activity, Pharris collapsed and was taken to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Los Angeles, where he died the next day of a heart attack.
He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
In 1972, the destroyer escort USS Pharris (DE-1094) was named in his honor.
His wife, Elizabeth L. Pharris, died on February 14, 2002, and is also buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
