John Stephen FRASER

Regimental number26086
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elsie Fraser, Bridge Road, Kintore, Aberdeen, Scotland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 11th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on 25 September 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Bapaume on 26th August 1918. During the advance his Platoon was held up by heavy machine gun fire. Rifleman Fraser led his section boldly forward 350 yards over ground swept by machine gun fire until he was able to attack the enemy post from the flank. By his bold and fearless action Rifleman Fraser enabled his Platoon to reach their objectives.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 31

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