James Morris Fraser (Frazer)
Personal details
Service details
| Date enlisted | Saturday 25 March 1916 |
| Rank at enlistment | Private |
| Rank at discharge | Corporal |
| Service | Infantry |
| Unit | 33rd Battalion |
| Awards | British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Story
James Fraser (Service No 2704) was born in Burnt Island,Ayrshire, Scotland around 1874. He and his wife Rose Mariecame to Australia ?????
Jamesenlisted whenhe was 42 years of age andwas trained asanengine fitter.
Jamesembarked on SS Port Napier on 17th November 1916 with 4th Reinforcement, 33rd Battalion.
While on shore in Durban South Africa he injured his knee getting off a tram. This injury resulted in him serving in England due to being unable to walk without a cane. He was engaged in clerical duties and on 11th August 1918 he was promoted to Corporal.
James returned to Australia in July 1920 and was discharged medically unfit on 25th September 1920.
He died at Lidcombe in 1947.