Capt. Jack Jernee is best know for his time as the Captain of the Ocean City Beach Patrol from 1920-1942.
During his time as Captain, he developed the Ocean City Beach Patrol into one of the finest, most efficient life saving outfits in the United States.
Interestingly few who have ever come in contact with Capt. Jernee felt neutral about him. Either they disliked the hard-shelled, uncompromising disciplinarian because of his blunt, outspoken way of expressing himself, or they admired and supported him because of his obvious sincerity. They approved his untiring zeal and enthusiasm and his endless resourcefulness.
Capt. Jernee had a great love for Ocean City and its people. He not only had the ability to organize and run an efficient life-saving organization, but he also had a talent for putting on an outstanding public relations effort that benefited the entire community.
The following pages will give you more insight into the life and legacy of Capt. Jack Jernee
Log book
Family
Capt. Jernee grew up in a home with out a father, so family was very important to to him.
Ocean City Beach Patrol
Capt. Jack Jernee was Captain of the Ocean City Beach Patrol for 22 years.
Ocean City Academy
One of Capt. Jernee's dreams was to start a school to teach young men
nautical skills, disciple and leadership.
Jernee Manor
Capt. Jernee operated Jernee Manor: a guest home, with his wife Pearl Jernee
Stories
There are many stories surrounding Capt. Jack Jernee.
Some told by friends and family, others by Capt. Jack himself.
Military Biographies
Capt. Jernee served both in the Coast Guard and U.S. Navy. This section lists the military biographies of Capt. Jernee and other family members: sons, son-in-laws, grandchildren and great grand children.