Maj Gen Simon (of Ford, and Overton House) Fraser

1809 - 1895  (85 years)

• Name	Simon (of Ford, and Overton House) Fraser
  Prefix	Maj Gen
  Birth	25 Sep 1809
  Gender	Male
  Death	27 Jan 1895
  Person ID	I84168	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	2 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	Simon (3rd of Ford) Fraser,   c. 17 Jan 1785, Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	Christian Allen
  Marriage	16 Oct 1814
  Family ID	F30935	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Charlotte Fraser,   c. 6 Dec 1810   d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	13 Feb 1837
  Family ID	F30937	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Nov 2019

  
  

• Notes

  Major General Simon Fraser served throughout the campaign in Syria (Medal with Clasp, and Turkish Medal),.including the storming and capture of Sidon (in command of three companies which forced the Citadel Gate), surrender of Beyrout, bombardment and capture of St. Jean d'Acre. Served with the R.M. Brigade in the Crimea in 1854-55, including the battle of Balaklava and siege of Sebastopol, acted as Major in the Marine Batteries, and in command of No. 3 Battery was activelj' engaged at the battle of Balaklava (Medal with two Clasps, Brevet Major, St.h Class of the Medjidie, and Turkish Medal;.