William Fraser (British Army officer)
William Fraser | |
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| Born | 5 July 1890 |
| Died | 11 November 1964 (aged 74) Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1944 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 20008 |
| Unit | Gordon Highlanders Grenadier Guards |
| Commands | 228th Infantry Brigade (1942–1943) 8th Infantry Brigade (1941–1942) 24th Guards Brigade (1940–1941) 27th Infantry Brigade (1940) 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards (1937–1938) 1/6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (1917–1918) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
| Relations | Alexander Fraser, 19th Lord Saltoun (father) Sir David Fraser (son) |
| Other work | Chief of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in Paris |
Brigadier William Fraser, DSO, MC (5 July 1890 – 11 November 1964) was a younger son of Alexander Fraser, 19th Lord Saltoun and served as a British Army officer in both world wars.