James Gordon Fraser
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Jump to navigationJump to searchCaptain James Gordon Fraser, O.B.E. (29 October, 1882 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in London, the son of Barrister at Law Arthur M. Fraser.[1]
Fraser was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 29 October, 1902.[2]
Fraser passed for lower interpreter in French in January, 1909 and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 39 October, 1910.[3]
Fraser was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1914.[4]
Fraser was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1921. He was placed on the Retired List on 5 July, 1922.[5]
World War II
Some service, including as Naval Officer in Charge, Penang, ending in early 1942. It appears that he was able to avoid capture by the Japanese.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John W. Carrington |
Captain of H.M.S. Plucky 13 Aug, 1912[7] – 11 Dec, 1912[8] |
Succeeded by Alfred H. Norman |
Footnotes
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/7. f. 211.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/7. f. 211.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/7. f. 211.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/7. f. 211.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/7. f. 211.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/7. f. 211.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/7. f. ?.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/7. f. ?.
