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Eric Gordon FRASER
8633, Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Was awarded two campaign medals while with the 2nd battalion, Suffolk Regiment during The First World War. Died at sea 23rd May 1940 age 46. Buried in St. Mary’s graveyard, Leigh.
Born in Leigh. Eldest of two sons of Frank and Constance Fraser. Dr. Frank Fraser was the Leigh General Practitioner. Eric Gordon was the husband of Nance Fraser, of Winchmore Hill, Middlesex.
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In Affectionate remembrance of Eric Gordon Fraser Lieut-Colonel the Suffolk Regt. Born in this parish 8th June 1894 . Died from wounds received in action 23rd May 1940 . ‘Dulce Est Pro Patria Mori’. Also his devoted wife Nancy . Died 23rd Feb 1952 . |
THE TIMES DATABASE |
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| Monday May 27th, 1940 Pg 1, issue 48626; col A | On Active ServiceFraser – In May 1940, died from wounds received in action, Lieut-Col. ERIC GORDEN FRASER. The Suffolk Regiment aged 45 years. |
| Friday May 23rd, 1941 Pg 1, issue 48933; col A |
In Memoriam Fraser – In every loving memory of my beloved and devoted husband, Lieut-Col. E G Fraser The Suffolk Regiment. – Who died May 23, 1940 from wounds received while commanding his battalion in the Battle of Flanders. |
Remembered on Leigh War Memorial.
Last Updated 25 August 2007