| Birth: | Apr. 9, 1841 | | Death: | Jan. 18, 1919 | 
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Seaman in the Union Navy. His CMOH citation reads "Served on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader of the 11-inch pivot gun during the bitter engagement, Harrison exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his hallantry under fire by the divisional officer." (bio by: Don Morfe)
Search Amazon for George Harrison | | | Burial:
Forestdale Cemetery
Malden
Middlesex County
Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Section 24 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Don Morfe
Record added: Dec 05, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 8155803 |
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