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| − | Fraser was the second son of Alexander Fraser, Eighteenth Baron Saltoun. | + | Born in Fraserburgh Scotland, Fraser was the second son of Alexander Fraser, Eighteenth Baron Saltoun. He gained two and a half months time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}} in May, 1903.<ref>Fraser Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/50/346.|D7576692}} f. 344.</ref> |
| + | 1 April, 1909.<ref>Fraser Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/50/346.|D7576692}} f. 344.</ref> | ||
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At the beginning of the First World War he served as Flag lieutenant to Rear-Admiral [[Robert Keith Arbuthnot, Fourth Baronet]]. | At the beginning of the First World War he served as Flag lieutenant to Rear-Admiral [[Robert Keith Arbuthnot, Fourth Baronet]]. | ||
| − | He was appointed as commander of the {{UK-Raider|f=t}} on 12 October, 1916.{{ | + | He was appointed as commander of the {{UK-Raider|f=t}} on 12 October, 1916.{{NLFeb19|p. 889}} |
| − | Fraser was | + | Fraser was promoted to {{LCommRN}} on 1 April, 1917.<ref>Fraser Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/50/346.|D7576692}} f. 344.</ref> |
| − | In October 1930, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Calypso|f=t}}.{{ | + | ==Interbellum== |
| + | Fraser was appointed in command of the {{UK-Walker|f=t}} on 16 November, 1920.{{NLDec20|p. 896}} | ||
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| + | Fraser was promoted to {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1922.<ref>Fraser Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/50/346.|D7576692}} f. 344.</ref> | ||
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| + | Fraser was promoted to {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1929.<ref>Fraser Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/50/346.|D7576692}} f. 344.</ref> | ||
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| + | In October 1930, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Calypso|f=t}}. | ||
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| + | Fraser superseded [[Claude Preston Hermon-Hodge|Hermon-Hodge]] in command of H.M.S. ''President'' on 5 June, 1940. He ceased this role when he was promoted to {{RearRN}} on 25 June. On the 29th, he was appointed to H.M.S. ''Badger'', additional, as Chief Staff officer to the Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich, vice McWilliam. Fraser was subsequently appointed in command of H.M.S. ''Badger'' on 15 August, 1940.<ref>Fraser Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/50/346.|D7576692}} f. 344.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:42, 26 October 2016
Rear-Admiral THE HONOURABLE George Fraser, D.S.O. (4 March, 1887 – 20 June, 1970) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Fraserburgh Scotland, Fraser was the second son of Alexander Fraser, Eighteenth Baron Saltoun. He gained two and a half months time on passing out of Britannia in May, 1903.[1]
1 April, 1909.[2]
Great War
At the beginning of the First World War he served as Flag lieutenant to Rear-Admiral Robert Keith Arbuthnot, Fourth Baronet.
He was appointed as commander of the destroyer Raider on 12 October, 1916.[3]
Fraser was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April, 1917.[4]
Interbellum
Fraser was appointed in command of the destroyer Walker on 16 November, 1920.[5]
Fraser was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1922.[6]
Fraser was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1929.[7]
In October 1930, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Calypso.
World War II
Fraser superseded Hermon-Hodge in command of H.M.S. President on 5 June, 1940. He ceased this role when he was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 25 June. On the 29th, he was appointed to H.M.S. Badger, additional, as Chief Staff officer to the Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich, vice McWilliam. Fraser was subsequently appointed in command of H.M.S. Badger on 15 August, 1940.[8]
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 25 June, 1970. Issue 57901, col G, pg. 10.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Jonquil 12 Jun, 1915[9] |
Succeeded by Keith R. Farquharson |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Raider 12 Oct, 1916[10] |
Succeeded by Francis T. Hare |
| Preceded by Henry Forrester |
Captain of H.M.S. Winchester 2 Jun, 1919[11] |
Succeeded by Archibald A. Lovett-Cameron |
| Preceded by Ambrose T. N. Abbay |
Captain of H.M.S. Walker 16 Nov, 1920[12] |
Succeeded by Lawrence F. N. Ommanney |
| Preceded by Norman A. Wodehouse |
Captain of H.M.S. Calypso Oct, 1930[13] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by William B. Mackenzie |
Captain of H.M.S. Hermes Aug, 1934[14] – 1937[15] |
Succeeded by Fitzroy E. P. Hutton |
Footnotes
- ↑ Fraser Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/346. f. 344.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/346. f. 344.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 889.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/346. f. 344.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 896.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/346. f. 344.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/346. f. 344.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/346. f. 344.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1916). p. 395o.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 889.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1920). p. 901.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 896.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
