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
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1933–1948
RankLieutenant Commander
UnitUSS California (BB-44)
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)
Battles / warsWorld 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.