John Harrison (VC 1857)
John Harrison | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 January 1832 Castleboro, County Wexford |
| Died | 27 December 1865 (aged 33) Westminster, London |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | 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 |
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.