| Regimental number | 31127 |
| Place of birth | Manilla New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | 51 Hereford Street, Glebe Point, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Fraser, Police Station, Warialda, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 29th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Military Medal Work near Bray on 22 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near BRAY on 22nd August, 1918. When the attacking infantry were held up by heavy machine gun and artillery fire near their consolidating line, he went forward to within 100 yards of the village with his trench mortar, effectively engaging enemy trench mortar and machine guns, which were causing severe casualties to our troops. When his ammunition was expended, he together with [2808] Lance Corporal LYNCH, returned for more ammunition. His initiative in bringing forward ammunition under heavy fire proved very helpful to the consolidating infantry, in that his trench mortar was there able to subdue enemy machine guns and enabled the infantry to establish their line. He showed great courage throughout the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 66698 Pte Norman Roy FRASER, New South Wales 22nd Reinforcements, embarked 14 October 1918; ship recalled owing to cessation of hostilities. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
