Frank Dunn Berrien | |
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Born | August 17, 1877 |
Died | 31 January 1951 | (aged 73)
Place of birth | Connecticut |
Place of death | New Haven, Connecticut |
Place of burial | U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Lexington (CV-2) |
Battles/wars |
World War I *Action of 17 November 1917 |
Other work | Football coach at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. |
Frank D. Berrien was the 13th head college football coach for the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for three seasons, from 1908 until 1910. His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 21 wins, 5 losses, and 3 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him tenth at United States Naval Academy in total wins and fifth at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (.776).[1] As captain of the USS Nicholson he fought in the Action of 17 November 1917. He later commanded the aircraft carrier USS Lexington.
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