John Harrison (VC 1857)
John Harrison VC (24 January 1832 – 27 December 1865) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Harrison | |
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| Born | 24 January 1832 Castleboro, County Wexford |
| Died | 27 December 1865 (aged 33) Westminster, London |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1850–1859 |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
| Unit | HMS Shannon |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny Second Anglo-Chinese War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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