Tuesday, 9 March, 2010

Private Harold George Frazer

Born on 3 April 1896 in London, England - son of William and Clara Frazer, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a bugler on 20 April 1915 (number 410097) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave I.C.8), France.

(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for this photo of Private Frazer's headstone.)

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