James Harrison (British Army officer)
Major-General James Murray Robert Harrison CB DSO (1 October 1880 – 30 December 1957) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
James Harrison | |
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Born | Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales[1] | 1 October 1880
Died | 30 December 1957 77)[2] Chelsea, London, England | (aged
Allegiance | |
Service/ | |
Years of service | 1900–1941 |
Rank | Major-General |
Commands held | 55th Division Royal School of Artillery 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Military career
Harrison was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1900[3] and served in the First World War.[4] He was appointed Commander Royal Artillery for the 55th Division in 1930, Commandant of the Royal School of Artillery at Larkhill in 1932, and Major-General Royal Artillery in India in 1935.[5]
He went on to be General Officer Commanding 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division in 1936.[5] In 1939, he became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey but held the role only until June 1940 when the island came under German occupation.[5][6] He retired in 1941.[5]
Family
In 1925, he married Stella Mary Travers-Smith.[7]
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References
- 1881 Wales Census
- England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995
- "No. 27189". The London Gazette. 4 May 1900. p. 2845.
- "No. 30631". The London Gazette (Supplement). 15 April 1918. p. 4524.
- Profile, Generals.dk; accessed 7 April 2016.
- Mallams of Oxford
- Conqueror 100
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Preceded by Sir Horace Martelli |
Lieutenant Governor of Jersey 1939–1940 |
Succeeded by German occupation |
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