Napoleon B. Harrison (19 February 1823 - 27 October 1870) was an officer of the United States Navy who served during the Mexican-American and Civil Wars. Harrison was born in Martinsburg, Va. (now West Virginia), 19 February 1823 and was appointed Midshipman 26 February 1838. Serving in California during the Mexican War in "Portsmouth", he was a volunteer in the expedition to rescue General Philip Kearny's command, … Wikipedia
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