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{{Short description|Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1829–1895)}}
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|name= Charles Craufurd Fraser
| name = Sir Charles Craufurd Fraser
|birth_date=31 August 1829
| birth_date = 31 August 1829
|death_date=7 June 1895 (aged 65)
| death_date = 7 June 1895 (aged 65)
|birth_place= [[London]], [[England]]
| birth_place = [[London]], England
|death_place=[[Sloane Street]], London
| death_place = [[Sloane Street]], London
|placeofburial=[[Brompton Cemetery]]
| placeofburial = [[Brompton Cemetery]]
|image= Charles Craufurd Fraser, Vanity Fair, 1879-09-06.jpg
| image = Charles Craufurd Fraser, Vanity Fair, 1879-09-06.jpg
|caption="Conspicuous & cool". Caricature by [[Leslie Ward|Spy]] published in [[Vanity Fair (British magazine 1868-1914)|Vanity Fair]] in 1879.
| caption = "Conspicuous & cool". Caricature by "Spy" ([[Leslie Ward]]) published in ''[[Vanity Fair (British magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' in 1879.
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| rank = [[Lieutenant-General]]
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| branch = [[File:Flag of the British Army.svg|23px]] [[British Army]]
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| unit = [[7th Queen's Own Hussars|7th Hussars]]<br />[[11th Hussars]]
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| battles = [[Indian Mutiny]]<br />[[Abyssinian War]]
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Lieutenant General '''Sir Charles Craufurd Fraser''' [[Victoria Cross|VC]] [[Order of the Bath|KCB]] (31 August 1829 – 7 June 1895) was a British recipient of the [[Victoria Cross]], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces. He was also a [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] politician.
Lieutenant-General '''Sir Charles Craufurd Fraser''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|VC|KCB}} (31 August 1829 – 7 June 1895) was a British Army officer and [[Conservative Party (UK)|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 of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces.


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Fraser was the third son of [[Sir James Fraser]] and his wife Charlotte Anne Craufurd. He joined the [[7th Queen's Own Hussars|7th Hussars (The Queen's Own)]], [[British Army]] as a cornet in 1847, became lieutenant in 1850 and captain in 1854. On 5 January 1858 he became orderly officer for Brigadier Campbell at [[Munseata]] near [[Allahabad]] and was promoted to major on 20 July 1858.
Fraser was the third son of [[James John Fraser|Sir James Fraser]] and his wife Charlotte Anne Craufurd. He joined the [[7th Queen's Own Hussars|7th Hussars (The Queen's Own)]], [[British Army]] as a cornet in 1847, became lieutenant in 1850 and captain in 1854. On 5 January 1858 he became orderly officer for Brigadier Campbell at [[Munseata]] near [[Allahabad]] and was promoted to major on 20 July 1858.


==Victoria Cross==
==Victoria Cross==
Fraser was 29 years old, and a major in the 7th Hussars (The Queen's Own) during the [[Indian Mutiny]] when the following deed took place on 31 December 1858 at the River Raptee, [[India]] for which he was awarded the VC:
Fraser was 29 years old, and a major in the 7th Hussars (The Queen's Own) during the [[Indian Mutiny]] when the following deed took place on 31 December 1858 at the [[River Raptee]], India for which he was awarded the VC:
{{quote|For conspicuous and cool gallantry, on the 31st December, 1858, in having volunteered, at great personal risk, and under a sharp fire of musketry, to swim to the rescue of Captain Stisted, and some men of the 7th Hussars, who were in imminent danger of being drowned in the River Raptee, while in pursuit of the rebels. Major Fraser succeeded in this gallant service, although at the time partially disabled, not having recovered from a severe wound received while leading a Squadron in a charge against some fanatics, in the Action of Nawabgunge, on the 13th June, 1858.}}<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=22445|startpage=4126|date=8 November 1860|accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref>
{{blockquote|For conspicuous and cool gallantry, on the 31st December, 1858, in having volunteered, at great personal risk, and under a sharp fire of musketry, to swim to the rescue of Captain Stisted, and some men of the 7th Hussars, who were in imminent danger of being drowned in the River Raptee, while in pursuit of the rebels. Major Fraser succeeded in this gallant service, although at the time partially disabled, not having recovered from a severe wound received while leading a Squadron in a charge against some fanatics, in the action of Nawabgunge, on the 13th June, 1858.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=22445|page=4126|date=8 November 1860}}</ref>}}


He was also awarded the [[Royal Humane Society]]'s Medal 1st Class.<ref>[http://www.members.dca.net/fbl/pfraser.html Biography]</ref>
He was also awarded the [[Royal Humane Society]]'s Medal 1st Class.<ref>[http://www.members.dca.net/fbl/pfraser.html Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090914082647/http://www.members.dca.net/fbl/pfraser.html |date=14 September 2009 }}</ref>


==Later career==
==Later career==
[[File:Brompton Cemetery monument 11.JPG|thumb|Funerary monument, [[Brompton Cemetery]], London]]
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Fraser transferred to the [[11th Hussars]] in 1859 and became commanding officer as lieutenant colonel in 1861. He became colonel in 1866 and was commandant at headquarters during the [[Abyssinian War]]. He was mentioned in despatches and awarded [[Order of the Bath|CB]]. In 1868 he became colonel of the [[8th King's Royal Irish Hussars]] and was promoted to major-general in 1870. He was [[aide-de-camp]] to the Duke of Cambridge [[lord-lieutenant of Ireland]], from 1873 to 1877. In 1880 he became inspector-general of cavalry in Ireland until 1884 and was later in command of the cavalry at Aldershot. He retired with the rank of [[lieutenant general]] in 1886.<ref>[http://www.members.dca.net/fbl/pfraser.html Lieutenant General Sir C C Fraser]</ref><ref>[http://www.archive.org/stream/debrettshouseo1886londuoft Debretts Guide to the House of Commons 1886]</ref>


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Fraser transferred to the [[11th Hussars]] in 1859 and became commanding officer as lieutenant colonel in 1861. He became colonel in 1866 and was commandant at headquarters during the [[Abyssinian War]]. He was mentioned in despatches and awarded [[Order of the Bath|CB]]. In 1868 he became colonel of the [[8th King's Royal Irish Hussars]] and was promoted to major-general in 1870. He was [[aide-de-camp]] to the Duke of Cambridge [[lord-lieutenant of Ireland]], from 1873 to 1877. In 1880 he became inspector-general of cavalry in Ireland until 1884 and was later in command of the cavalry at Aldershot. He retired with the rank of [[lieutenant general]] in 1886.<ref>[http://www.members.dca.net/fbl/pfraser.html Lieutenant General Sir C C Fraser] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090914082647/http://www.members.dca.net/fbl/pfraser.html |date=14 September 2009 }}</ref><ref>[https://archive.org/stream/debrettshouseo1886londuoft Debretts Guide to the House of Commons 1886]</ref>
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In 1885 Fraser was elected [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Lambeth North (UK Parliament constituency)|Lambeth North]]. He was knighted in 1891 and held the Lambeth seat until 1892.


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In 1885 Fraser was elected [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]] for [[Lambeth North (UK Parliament constituency)|Lambeth North]]. He was knighted in 1891 and held the Lambeth seat until 1892.
Fraser died in Sloane Street London at the age of 65 and was buried in [[Brompton Cemetery]], London.<ref>{{Find a Grave|7710977|accessdate={{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}}}</ref>

In 1895 Fraser died in Sloane Street London at the age of 65.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Biography}}
{{Portal|Biography}}
* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/brompton.htm Location of grave and VC medal] ''(Brompton Cemetery)''
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20041028141724/http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/brompton.htm Location of grave and VC medal] ''(Brompton Cemetery)''
* {{Hansard-contribs | lieut-general-charles-fraser | Charles Fraser }}
* {{Hansard-contribs | lieut-general-charles-fraser | Charles Fraser }}


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| DATE OF DEATH = 7 June 1895
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Sir Charles Craufurd Fraser
"Conspicuous & cool". Caricature by "Spy" (Leslie Ward) published in Vanity Fair in 1879.
Born31 August 1829
London, England
Died7 June 1895 (aged 65)
Sloane Street, London
Buried
Brompton Cemetery
Allegiance Vereinigtes Königreich
Service/branch British Army
RankLieutenant-General
Unit7th Hussars
11th Hussars
Battles/warsIndian Mutiny
Abyssinian War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Order of the Bath
RelationsSir James Fraser (father)
Other workMember of Parliament

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.

Early life

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Fraser was the third son of Sir James Fraser and his wife Charlotte Anne Craufurd. He joined the 7th Hussars (The Queen's Own), British Army as a cornet in 1847, became lieutenant in 1850 and captain in 1854. On 5 January 1858 he became orderly officer for Brigadier Campbell at Munseata near Allahabad and was promoted to major on 20 July 1858.

Victoria Cross

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Fraser was 29 years old, and a major in the 7th Hussars (The Queen's Own) during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 31 December 1858 at the River Raptee, India for which he was awarded the VC:

For conspicuous and cool gallantry, on the 31st December, 1858, in having volunteered, at great personal risk, and under a sharp fire of musketry, to swim to the rescue of Captain Stisted, and some men of the 7th Hussars, who were in imminent danger of being drowned in the River Raptee, while in pursuit of the rebels. Major Fraser succeeded in this gallant service, although at the time partially disabled, not having recovered from a severe wound received while leading a Squadron in a charge against some fanatics, in the action of Nawabgunge, on the 13th June, 1858.[1]

He was also awarded the Royal Humane Society's Medal 1st Class.[2]

Later career

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Funerary monument, Brompton Cemetery, London

Fraser transferred to the 11th Hussars in 1859 and became commanding officer as lieutenant colonel in 1861. He became colonel in 1866 and was commandant at headquarters during the Abyssinian War. He was mentioned in despatches and awarded CB. In 1868 he became colonel of the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars and was promoted to major-general in 1870. He was aide-de-camp to the Duke of Cambridge lord-lieutenant of Ireland, from 1873 to 1877. In 1880 he became inspector-general of cavalry in Ireland until 1884 and was later in command of the cavalry at Aldershot. He retired with the rank of lieutenant general in 1886.[3][4]

In 1885 Fraser was elected Member of Parliament for Lambeth North. He was knighted in 1891 and held the Lambeth seat until 1892.

In 1895 Fraser died in Sloane Street London at the age of 65.

References

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  1. ^ "No. 22445". The London Gazette. 8 November 1860. p. 4126.
  2. ^ Biography Archived 14 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Lieutenant General Sir C C Fraser Archived 14 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Debretts Guide to the House of Commons 1886
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