HARRISON, GEORGE H.
Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1842, Massachusetts. Accredited
To: Massachusetts. G.O. No. 45, 31 December 1864.
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.