Background
Harrison was born in Castleboro, County Wexford. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in 1850.
Harrison was born in Castleboro, County Wexford. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in 1850.
Harrison was 25 years old, and a Leading Seaman in the Royal Navy, (Naval Brigade) from HMS Shannon during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 16 November 1857 at Lucknow, India for which he and Nowell Salmon were awarded the Venture capital:
He obtained a post in Customs and Excise but a wound sustained during the relief of Lucknow affected his health.