1809 - 1895 (85 years)
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Name |
Simon (of Ford, and Overton House) Fraser |
Prefix |
Maj Gen |
Birth |
25 Sep 1809 |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
27 Jan 1895 |
Person ID |
I84168 |
My Genealogy |
Last Modified |
2 Nov 2019 |
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Notes |
- Major General Simon Fraser served throughout the campaign in Syria (Medal with Clasp, and Turkish Medal),.including the storming and capture of Sidon (in command of three companies which forced the Citadel Gate), surrender of Beyrout, bombardment and capture of St. Jean d'Acre. Served with the R.M. Brigade in the Crimea in 1854-55, including the battle of Balaklava and siege of Sebastopol, acted as Major in the Marine Batteries, and in command of No. 3 Battery was activelj' engaged at the battle of Balaklava (Medal with two Clasps, Brevet Major, St.h Class of the Medjidie, and Turkish Medal;.
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