Basic Details
Surname
Fraser
Forenames
R
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Rowland
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website adds: 'He came up in 1908 from Merchiston Castle School. Rugby blue (captain), London Scottish, capped for Scotland, married (on 20.6.1916). In his division there were 27 internationals he had played with or against. Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial and on the pulpit at Forteviot Church.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Rifle Brigade
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rifle Brigade
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
1
Age at death
26