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Powell
Alexander
Fraser
May 30, 1918

–

October 23, 2005

Born:

Brunswick

, 

Georgia

Home:

Brunswick

, 

Georgia

Buried: 

Florence

, 

South Carolina

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    August 1960 – June 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 25 (July 31, 1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Powell A. Fraser, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1960 to June 1964.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    127th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 32d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 158 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Infantry) Powell A. Fraser, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, during World War II.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    127th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 11, 1943
    Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 29 (March 30, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Powell Alexander Fraser, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 January 1943, during the Papuan Campaign at Tarakena, New Guinea. First Lieutenant Fraser’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.