LT.-Col. E. F. Harrison, R.E., C.M.G

Abstract

THE death of Col. Harrison on November 4 deprives the nation of an officer who rendered most magnificent service to the British Army and the Armies of our Allies. The loss is deeply deplored now, closing as it does, at the early period of forty-seven years, a career that gave sure promise of continued high achievement in the coming days of peace. Had it occurred earlier it would have been a calamity to the cause of the Allies that one shrinks from contemplating. But, happily, his great war task was accomplished; his true worth was acknowledged; he had been appointed Controller of Chemical Warfare, and in a few days it would have been known that the quiet, inconspicuous consulting chemist had passed by the force of merit through all the grades from private to Brigadier-General in the Army. Many have helped in the task suddenly imposed upon the Allies by the perfidy of the enemy in inaugurating gas warfare, but it may safely be said that no name should stand out more conspicuously for gratitude and renown than that of Col. Harrison.