Canadian Virtual War Memorial
George Campbell Harrison
In memory of:
Constable George Campbell Harrison
October 8, 1935
Banff, AlbertaRoyal Canadian Mounted Police
Service Number:
10946
Age:
29
Division:
E Division, K Division - Banff
Additional Information
Enlistment:
July 3, 1931
Cst. Harrison died near the Eastern Gate of Banff National Park while attempting to apprehend three robber suspects. Wounded, he managed to shoot out both headlights of the vehicle the suspects were driving before he collapsed. Cst. Harrison is buried in the Banff Cemetery. His funeral procession included a piper and a trumpeter from the Lord Strathcona’s Horse. Cst. Harrison was single.
Commemorated on Page 57 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
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