Frank Berrien

Frank Berrien
Frank Berrien
Born	August 17, 1877; Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.
Died	January 31, 1951 (aged 73); New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Place of burial	U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1898, 1900–1935, 1942
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands held	USS Lexington; European Destroyer Squadron, Atlantic Fleet; Naval Submarine Base New London; USS Comfort; USS Wilkes; USS Nicholson; USS Trippe;
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War; Boxer Rebellion; Philippine–American War; Mexican Revolution; ● Occupation of Veracruz; World War I; ● Action of 17 November 1917; World War II;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Other work	Football coach at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Frank Dunn Berrien (August 17, 1877 – January 31, 1951) was an American football coach and United States Navy officer who served during six conflicts. He was the 13th head football coach for the United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for three seasons, from 1908 until 1910. His coaching record at Navy was 21–5–3. As commanding officer of the USS Nicholson, he fought in the action of 17 November 1917 and subsequently received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

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