Fraser, William Kenneth: Lieutenant (Military Cross)

Digitized Service Record

Source: Mentioned on May 12th, 1916 War Diary as being added to Battalion as a reinforcement.

Received the Military Cross for his actions:

 

Medal citation.
Medal citation.

Received the Military Cross for his actions:

Citation

Lt. William Kenneth Fraser, Inf.

For conspicuous gallantry in action. He repelled with great gallantry an enemy bombing attack. He subsequently led his platoon forward  and captured the enemy trenches, displaying unusual coolness throughout.

Source: London Gazette issue 29824 page 39 of 72 (11077).

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Appendix to October 1916 War Diary outlining the soldiers who won decorations from Septembers 1916 action on the Somme Front.
Appendix to October 1916 War Diary outlining the soldiers who won decorations from Septembers 1916 action on the Somme Front.

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