1920 - 2008
Ian Edward Fraser British Military
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| First Name |
Ian
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| Middle Name |
Edward
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| Last Name |
Fraser
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| Birthday |
18th December, 1920
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| Birthplace |
Ealing, London
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| Died |
1st September, 2008
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation |
Military
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Ian Edward Fraser VC, DSC, RD, JP (18 December 1920 – 1 September 2008) was an English diving pioneer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Fraser was born in Ealing in Middlesex and went to school in High Wycombe. After initially working on merchant ships and serving in the Royal Naval Reserve, he joined the Royal Navy at the start of the Second World War. After being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions while serving on submarines, he was placed in command of a midget submarine during an attack in Singapore codenamed Operation Struggle. For his bravery in successfully navigating the mined waters, and successfully placing mines on a Japanese cruiser, Fraser was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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