Charles Craufurd Fraser
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Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Craufurd Fraser VC KCB (31 August 1829 – 7 June 1895) was a British Army officer and Conservative politician. He was arecipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Sir Charles Craufurd Fraser | |
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Born | 31 August 1829 London, England |
Died | 7 June 1895 (aged 65) Sloane Street, London |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Unit | 7th Hussars 11th Hussars |
Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny Abyssinian War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath |
Relations | Sir James Fraser (father) |
Other work | Member of Parliament |
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