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Lt Cdr Ian Fraser VC DSC JP RD and Bar

Photograph at the Lt Cdr Ian Fraser VC DSC JP RD and Bar plaque

This walk is dedicated to Ian Fraser VC, DSC, RD & Bar, JP. 1920-2008 During World War II Lieutenant-Commander Ian Fraser commanded H.M. Midget Submarine XE-3 in a successful mission against the Japanese heavy cruiser Takao in the Johore Straits, Singapore on 31st July 1945. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery. A resident of Wallasey and a local magistrate, Ian Fraser was presented with the freedom of the Borough of Wirral on 26th April 1995.

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