U.S. Navy
Harrison, George H.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
HometownMiddleton, Massachusetts
Citation
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 gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
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