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