Benjamin F. Harrison

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Benjamin F. Harrison, Machinist, U.S. Coast Guard, for conspicuous gallantry as Assistant to the Engineer Officer and the Damage Control Officer of the USCGC CAMPBELL (WMEC-909) during and following the sinking of an enemy submarine by that vessel on 22 February 1943. When the engine room flooded and main engines failed as result of the attack upon the hostile ship, Machinist Harrison rendered invaluable assistance to the officers in the their efforts to cover a hole in the ship’s side. His tireless devotion to duty contributed greatly to the salvaging of the damaged vessel.