| Harrison | Thomas Elliot | | Major | HARRISON, THOMAS ELLIOT, Major, was born 14 June 1862, son of T E Harrison, of Whitburn, Sunderland-on-Wear. He was educated at Eton, and Trinity College, Cambridge, and served in the 1st Dragoons. From 1900 to 1902 he served in the South African Campaign, in command of the 4th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the King's and Queen's Medals, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Thomas Elliot Harrison, Major, 4th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901; the Warrant was sent 24 January 1902. He became Lieutenant Colonel Sep 01. In 1898 and 1899 he was Master of the East Galway Hounds. He married, in 1890, Daisy, youngest daughter of William Wright, of Sazelbye Park, Melton Mowbray. 'Detatched patrols were frequently sent out at night to endeavour to surprise the enemy but with small result until 12 July at daylight Col Harrison with 300 IY was successful in capturing 12 prisoners, 9 carts & 60 horses'. He commanded the Leicester Yeomanry 1911-13. Commanded 1/1 Herts Yeomanry Sept 1914 to Jan 1915 in Egypt. To TA Reserve then Area Commandant France 1917-19. TD LG 17 Dec 1912.
DSO, QSA (3) CC OFS Witt (Col 7th IY), KSA (2) (Lt Col DSO IY), 1914-15 Star (Lt Col DSO Herts Yeo), BMW, Victory Medal (Lt Col), 1911 Coronation, 1935 Jubilee, 1937 Coronation, Territorial Decoration GV. Chelsea 2002 £3,250. Jonathan Collins Feb 07 £4,950.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 4th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry |
