Background
Yarnell, Harry Ervin was born on October 18, 1875 in near Independence, Iowa, United States. Son of Ervin and Catherine (Countryman) Yarnell.
Yarnell, Harry Ervin was born on October 18, 1875 in near Independence, Iowa, United States. Son of Ervin and Catherine (Countryman) Yarnell.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1897. Graduated from Nava War College, 1915. Doctor of Engineering, Stevens Institute Technology, 1941.
Doctor of Laws, University California, 1941, Brown University, 1942, Clark University, 1942.
Ensign United States Navy, 1899. Promoted through grades to admiral, 1942.
Served in United States Ship Oregon, Spanish-American War. Member technical staff American delegation Conference on Limitation of Armaments, London, 1930. Naval aviation observer.
Gold medalist United States Naval Institute.
Member Society Navl Engineers. Member Council on Foreign Relations.
Clubs: Army and Navy Country (Washington).
Married Emily Carroll Thomas, September 15, 1903. Children: Ruth (wife of John Sylvester, United States Navy, deceased), Philip (officer United States Navy Reserve).