Orders, Decorations and Medals

A scarce Second World War Salerno operations M.M. group of six awarded to Trooper J. Fraiser, Royal Tank Regiment, who was decorated for his bravery in the 4th Reconnaissance Regiment (R.A.C.)

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2822583 Tpr. J. Fraiser, R. Tank R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, contact marks, very fine and better (6) £800-1000

M.M. London Gazette 15 March 1945:

‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.’

An accompanying copied newspaper report from the Aberdeen Weekly Journal states that John Fraiser was awarded his M.M. in respect of gallant deeds at Salerno. A native of Craigellachie, and formerly a gardener at Orton House in Morayshire, ‘he served abroad for three years and was in Greece, North Africa, Sicily and Italy.’