Jerry E. Merryfield A Veteran's Story

Jerry E. Merryfield was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 22, 1963 into a family rich with United States Navy history.

Merryfield, the middle of six children, would follow in his grandfather's steps enlisting in the United States Navy.

His grandfather James Mead served in the United States Navy during the China Boxer War upon the USS Blackhawk. Grandfather, Roy Merryfield served the United States Navy for 30 years and retired as a Senior Chief.

Merryfield graduated from De La Salle high school in Concord, California in 1982. He still holds the record there for powerlift/squat of 860 pounds. H...