James Harrison (British Army officer)
James Harrison | |
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Born | 1 October 1880 |
Died | 1957 |
Allegiance |
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Service/ |
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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 |
Major-General James Murray Robert Harrison CB DSO (1 October 1880 – 1957) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
Military career
Harrison was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1900[1] and served in the First World War.[2] 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.[3]
He went on to be General Officer Commanding 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division in 1936.[3] In 1939, he became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey but held the role only until June 1940 when the island came under German occupation.[3][4] He retired in 1941.[3]
Family
In 1925, he married Stella Mary Travers-Smith.[5]
References
- ↑ "No. 27189". The London Gazette. 4 May 1900. p. 2845.
- ↑ "No. 30631". The London Gazette (Supplement). 15 April 1918. p. 4524.
- 1 2 3 4 Profile, Generals.dk; accessed 7 April 2016.
- ↑ Mallams of Oxford
- ↑ Conqueror 100
Government offices | ||
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Preceded by Sir Horace Martelli |
Lieutenant Governor of Jersey 1939–1940 |
Succeeded by German occupation |
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