George Fraser

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.

From his first appointment in Magnificent from 15 May 1903 through 17 September, 1906, he served in Victorious, Albion, Sutlej and Glory.

Fraser was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1909.

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.

Fraser was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April, 1917.

Interbellum

Fraser was gazetted for a D.S.O. on March of 1920 for distinguished services in command of Winchester during the war.

Fraser was appointed in command of the destroyer Walker on 16 November, 1920.

Fraser was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1922.

Fraser was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1929.

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Fraser superseded Hermon-Hodge in command of H.M.S. President on 5 June, 1940.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.

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 – 21 Sep, 1916	Succeeded by Ralph M. Hall
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Raider 12 Oct, 1916 – 2 Jun, 1919	Succeeded by Francis T. Hare
Preceded by John L. Field	Captain of H.M.S. Winchester 2 Jun, 1919 – 15 Mar, 1920	Succeeded by Archibald A. Lovett-Cameron
Preceded by William E. B. Magee	Captain of H.M.S. Walker 16 Nov, 1920 – 20 Jul, 1922	Succeeded by Lawrence F. N. Ommanney
Preceded by William J. Whitworth	Captain of H.M.S. Wryneck 30 Jul, 1924 – 21 Oct, 1925	Succeeded by David B. Nicol
Preceded by Norman A. Wodehouse	Captain of H.M.S. Calypso 27 Oct, 1930 – 17 Oct, 1932	Succeeded by Guy O. Lydekker
Preceded by William B. Mackenzie	Captain of H.M.S. Hermes 15 Aug, 1934 – 11 Oct, 1937	Succeeded by Charles T. Addis
Preceded by John W. Clayton	Captain of H.M.S. Furious 7 Jun, 1938 – 1 Aug, 1938	Succeeded by Marshal L. Clarke