MALCOLM FRASER

From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG”: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730

As Andrew hikes the 1,300+ miles, he will raise funds for the Ipswich War Memorial Project to help finance our future exhibitions and research of the brave Ipswich men and women who lost their lives in conflict. If you would like to make a small donation, please click on the link: https://gofund.me/5d4a50570

Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.

Born: 1894, Sproughton, Suffolk.

Died: 17th July 1915; age 21; KiA.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

Date of Entry Therein: 30th May 1915 – France.

Rank: Lance Corporal; Service Number: 12350

Regiment: Suffolk Regiment, 7th Battalion.

Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1915 Star.

Grave Reference:

II.B.1.

Calvaire (Essex) Military Cemetery,

Belgium.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of the late Joseph Fraser.

CENSUS

1901   Crane Hill Lodge, Sproughton, Suffolk.

Malcolm was 6 years old and living with his parents & siblings.

Joseph Brownsmith Fraser, 57, an Auctioner – own account, born Ipswich.

Elizabeth Fraser (nee Thurlow), 51, born Marlesford, Suffolk.

Elizabeth Kate Fraser, 28, a Governess – Domestic, born Ipswich.

Edith Sarah Fraser, 27, a Teacher of Music, born Ipswich.

Donald Thurlow Fraser, 25, a House Furnisher, born Ipswich.

Edwin Joseph Fraser, 23, an Auctioner, born Ipswich.

Miriam Fraser, 22, born Ipswich.

Elsie Mabel Fraser, 20, born Ipswich.

Dora Fraser, 16, born Ipswich.

Gordon Fraser, 14, born Ipswich.

Kenneth Mills Fraser, 10, born Sproughton.

1 cook.

1 housemaid.

1911   Crane Hill Lodge, Sproughton, Suffolk.

Malcolm was 16 and living with his parents & siblings.

Joseph, 68, a House Furnisher – own account.

Elizabeth, 62.

Elizabeth, 38.

Edwin, 33, an Auctioneer – own account.

Elsie, 29, a Sick Nurse – own account.

Gordon, 24, a Solicitor – own account.

1 visitor.

1 cook & 1 housemaid.

Malcolm was educated at Ipswich School – entered 1906.

Soldiers’ Effects to Joseph B. Fraser – father, and Charles A. Chase.

Malcom is also remembered on the Chapel war memorial at  Ipswich School, and at St. Mary le Elms Church, Ipswich, and also at All Saint’s Church, Sproughton, Suffolk.

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