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 | 1 October 1880 Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales[1] |
| Died | 30 December 1957 (aged 77)[2] Chelsea, London, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1900–1941 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Service number | 26140 |
| Commands held | 55th (West Lancashire) Division Royal School of Artillery 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| 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]
After attendimg the Staff College, Camberley,[5] he was appointed Commander Royal Artillery for the 55th (West Lancashire) Division in 1930, Commandant of the Royal School of Artillery at Larkhill in 1932, and Major-General Royal Artillery in India in 1935.[6]
He went on to be General Officer Commanding 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division in 1936.[6] In 1939, he became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey but held the role only until June 1940 when the island came under German occupation.[6][7] He retired in 1941.[6]
Family
In 1925, he married Stella Mary Travers-Smith.[8]
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.
- Smart 2005, p. 141.
- Profile, Generals.dk; Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- Mallams of Oxford
- Conqueror 100
Bibliography
- Smart, Nick (2005). Biographical Dictionary of British Generals of the Second World War. Barnesley: Pen & Sword. ISBN 1844150496.