Distinguished Old Framlinghamians

Served in WW1 in Royal Engineers and was awarded Military Cross on 3 June 1919 “For distinguished service in connection with Military operations in France and Flanders”. He went on to be a Company Director.

Served in WW1 in Royal Field Artillery, East Anglian Howitzer Brigade. Was awarded Military Cross on 3 June 1919 “For distinguished service in connection with Military operations in France and Flanders”. He was also wounded during WW1.

Served in WW1 in London Regiment and was awarded Military Cross on 7 November 1918 “For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. It was largely due to this officer’s personal efforts that a heavy attack on our lines was beaten off. In the subsequent operations he commanded his company with ability, leading his men with great resolution under heavy fire and successfully capturing and consolidating the objective. Throughout the operation he displayed remarkable power of command and fine personal courage.”

Very little detail, but qualified as a doctor in Dublin and served in Royal Army Medical Corps during WW1. Was awarded Military Cross in 1916.

He became a Master Mariner. In WW2 he served in the Merchant Navy and was Master of SS Otaio when a U Boat sank her. He was awarded the OBE while Master of SS Rangitata.

During WW1 served with South Staffordshire Regiment. The only reference I can find to his MC is in the SOF Directory and in London Gazette of 28 October 1941 which mention a Lt GLT Eaton (141842) moving to the Pioneer Corps from KRRC.

During WW1 he was attached to 3RD Ghurkha Rifles and was awarded Military Cross on 1 January 1919 “For distinguished service in connection with military operations in Egypt.” After the war he was an East Indian merchant. His brother Captain Gordon Fraser (1901-04) was also awarded an MC in WW1.

Mineral water manufacturer who during WW1 served in Royal Engineers, later Machine Gun Corps. Was awarded the Military Cross on 26 November 1917 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the situation was obsure in the early stages of the attack, he carried out a personal reconnaissance under heavy shell fire. With the information which he gained he was able to appreciate the position and bring direct fire to bear on important targets. Though wounded, he remained at duty with great courage and untiring energy for a further 26 hours, keeping his only remaining 2 guns in action with great effect. His cheerfulness and utter disregard of danger were a splendid example to his men.”

During WW1 served in Suffolk Regiment and was awarded the DSO “For conspicuous gallantry in action. After his senior officers had become casualties in the attack, he took command of the battalion and carried on with coolness and judgement under heavy fire, until a senior officer arrived in the evening.” Died in 1931.

Served in WW1 in Manchester Regiment, Special Reserve and was awarded Military Cross on 1 January 1917 “For distinguished service in the field”.

During WW1 he served in the Honorary Artillery Company and then the Royal Flying Corps where I suspect he was awarded the Air Force Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was awarded the OBE in 1922. He remained in the RAF and at the start of WW2 was appointed Commander of British Forces in Iraq. During his time he fought to keep Iraq in Allied hands. Sadly he suffered a breakdown in May 1941 and was replaced by another OF Air Marshal Sir John Henry D’Albiac KBE CB DSO (1908-10). He was awarded the CBE in 1941 and ended WW2 as Air Officer Commanding a group in Coastal Command.

During WW1 he was attached to Suffolk Regiment and was awarded Military Cross on 3 June 1918 “For distinguished service in the field.” After the war he became assistant solicitor to the Post Office. His brother Kenneth Mills Fraser (1901-07) was also awarded an MC in WW1.

During WW1 he served in the Intelligence Corps and was appointed a Captain. He was awarded the OBE in 1918. From 1918 to 1920 he was on the staff of the Military Governor in Cologne and was then seconded to the Foreign Office to work with the Inter Allied Rhineland High Commission until 1929. During WW2 he was appointed a Lt Colonel in the Intelligence Corps (Special Forces). He died in 1964.