| Surname: | Harrison |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | Warrant Officer I |
| Army Number: | 2653434 |
| Notes: | CMP. 12/1/1928 he enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 7 years regular, 5 years reserve, born Gateshead on Tyne, occupation Labourer, brother James, 48 Moore Street, Gateshead on Tyne, 23/6/1930 transferred to CMP. transferred to CMP. Medal card not found. DCM. Alfred Harrison. Extract from the Daily Record, 26/3/41. For conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a "very brave manner," the George Medal has also been awarded to War Subs, Lt. (Temp. Capt.) William Mark Hewitt, Royal Engineers; Capt. David Andrew Samuel Johnston, late the Durham Light Infantry (re-employed); and RSM Alfred Harrison, Corps of Military Police. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | George Medal (London Gazette: 35116 Page: 1733 March 25, 1941) |
| Citation: | George Medal Citation 2653434 WOI (RSM) A HARRISON CORPS OF MILITARY POLICEGEORGE MEDAL United Kingdom Regimental Sergeant Major Harrison was on duty at his Fire Station on the night of the 22nd/23rd August, 1940, when he was summoned to take his Brigade to assist in dealing with an ammunition train which had been bombed and set on fire. Though bursting shells and flying fragments of metal made approach most dangerous, Regimental Serjeant-Major Harrison led his men up to and alongside the train. They succeeded in manhandling to safety all the trucks which were not actually burning. By his initiative and courage he set a fine example to all those engaged upon the salvage operations and contributed largely to the success of their efforts. |