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