John Fraser (153), was a Yeoman Warder here at the Tower of London from, 8 July 1902 to 25 October 1947 (44.5 Years)
John Fraser on Joining the Tower
John was born, 7 January 1860, he enlisted into the 5 Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, his brother Sandy also served in the 5 Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers.
On discharge, he had reached the rank of Serjeant Major. He became a Yeoman Warder on the 8 July 1902 replacing YW Marrie (101), he became the Yeoman Gaoler 1 March 1933 and moved into No. 5 Tower Green.
He was moved to the supernumery list 16 January 1947 and was replaced by YW Davidson (236).
He passed away 21 October 1947 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
He had the following medals, from his military service
Indian General Service Medal (IGSM) Clasp
- Hazara l891
- Coronation Medal 1911
- Coronation Medal 1937
- Long Service & Good Conduct
- Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
- Defence Medal
- Royal Victorian Medal
John Fraser, Left, Front Row
4 responses to Yeoman Warder John Fraser RVM
I was very pleased to see this information about my great grandfather.
I’m glad to see this gentleman as he is the head of the household in the address where my grandfather Frederick, was boarding as as young man, census 1921.
Sounds a very interesting family. Vanessa Wagstaff.
I am trying to make contact with this Tower warden John Fraser family, as in the 1921 census, my grandfather, Frederick Wagstaff is boarding with this Fraser family. Rather amazing find! Can the manager of this website pass on my email?
Vanessa
Hi Vanessa
I am John Fraser’s great grandson, apparently like Jon Hipwell. Interestingly, my grandfather had the same name as John’s brother – Sandy (Andrew). John Fraser wrote a very interesting book about his life called “Forty Years in Uniform” – only available now through alternative publishers.
Regards
Rob
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