Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Privat First Class

Unit:

Medical Department, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division "Railsplitters", U.S. Army

Citation:
"On 24 January 1945, when his unit had sustained numerous casualties in an attack, Private First Class Harrison, with complete disregard for his own safety under enemy observation and fire, moved into the area and successfully evacuated all wounded men."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Medical Department, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division "Railsplitters", U.S. Army

Citation:
"For gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany, 23 April 1945. During an assault on enemy positions by the infantry battalion to which he was assigned as a medical aid man, Sergeant Harrison voluntarily left the battalion's rear aid station, forded a river with an amphibious vehicle, and located four casualties to whom he administrated immediate treatment after which he evacuated them for further medical attention. The aggressive, courageous and unselfish action displayed by Sergeant Harrison under constant enemy fire reflects high credit upon himself and the military service."

During the action held the rank of Private First Class.