Canadian Virtual War Memorial
George Campbell Harrison
In memory of:
Constable George Campbell Harrison
October 8, 1935
Banff, Alberta
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
10946
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E Division, K Division - Banff
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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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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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