Remembering Lt Cdr Arthur Leyland Harrison RN VC
This morning Kevin Foster joined the Royal Naval Association - Torbay for a Memorial service to mark the 107th Anniversary of Lt Cdr Harrison's death during the Zeebrugge Raid on 23rd April 1918.
Despite being badly wounded already Lt Cdr Harrison led his men in attacking a key German position, during which he was exposed to heavy fire and was killed. You can read the full story here ![]()
https://vcgca.org/.../profile/408/Arthur-Leyland--HARRISON
Lt Cdr Harrison was born in #Torquay and his bravery is commemorated with a Memorial Plaque at Roundham Head.
Photo credit: The Royal British Legion - Paignton Branch
