
Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
George H Harrison
Details
- Rank: Seaman
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Kearsarge - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: off Cherbourg, France
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. 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 gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.

Additional Details
- Accredited to: Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: April 9, 1841, Middleton, Essex County, MA, United States
- Died: January 18, 1919, Chelsea, MA, United States
- Buried: Fortdale Cemetery (MH) (24-185), Malden, MA, United States