James Harrison (British Army officer)
James Harrison | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 October 1880 |
| Died | 1957 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1900 - 1941 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | 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.
- ^ a b c d Profile, Generals.dk; accessed 7 April 2016.
- ^ Mallams of Oxford
- ^ Conqueror 100