Indian Mutiny British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Boatswain's Mate in the Royal Navy Naval Brigade. On November 16, 1857, at Lucknow, India, volunteers were called for to climb a tree near the wall of the Shah Nujeff mosque in order to spot the enemy's position. Boatswain's Mate Harrison, with an officer and another seaman responded to the call. In performing this dangerous service, the seaman was killed, the officer wounded and Boatswain's Mate Harrison assisted in returning with the officer with the mission a success. For extreme gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Indian Mutiny British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Boatswain's Mate in the Royal Navy Naval Brigade. On November 16, 1857, at Lucknow, India, volunteers were called for to climb a tree near the wall of the Shah Nujeff mosque in order to spot the enemy's position. Boatswain's Mate Harrison, with an officer and another seaman responded to the call. In performing this dangerous service, the seaman was killed, the officer wounded and Boatswain's Mate Harrison assisted in returning with the officer with the mission a success. For extreme gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Gravesite Details
Buried 29 December 1865
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