Son of Simon Fraser (13th Lord Lovat and 2nd Baron Lovat) and Alice Mary Weld-Blundell.
He succeeded his father, becoming 14th Lord Lovat and 3rd Baron Lovat. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. In 1899, he founded the Lovat Scouts, which he led into action during the Second Boer War. He was also a veteran of World War One, during which he rose to the rank of Brigadier and commanded the Highland Mounted Brigade.
His numerous honours include investment as a Knight of the Thistle (KT), Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG), Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB), and a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). The French government awarded him the Legion of Honour.
In 1910, he married the Hon. Laura Lister at Brompton Oratory in London.
Father of Bridagier Simon Christopher Joseph Fraser (15th Lord Lovat and 4th Baron Lovat), DSO, MC, TD, DL, JP; Magdalen Mary Charlotte (Fraser) Scott (Countess of of Eldon); Major the Hon. Sir Hugh Charles Patrick Joseph Fraser, MBE; Hon. Veronica Nell Fraser; and Hon. Mary Diana Rose Fraser.
Requiescat in pace.
He succeeded his father, becoming 14th Lord Lovat and 3rd Baron Lovat. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. In 1899, he founded the Lovat Scouts, which he led into action during the Second Boer War. He was also a veteran of World War One, during which he rose to the rank of Brigadier and commanded the Highland Mounted Brigade.
His numerous honours include investment as a Knight of the Thistle (KT), Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG), Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB), and a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). The French government awarded him the Legion of Honour.
In 1910, he married the Hon. Laura Lister at Brompton Oratory in London.
Father of Bridagier Simon Christopher Joseph Fraser (15th Lord Lovat and 4th Baron Lovat), DSO, MC, TD, DL, JP; Magdalen Mary Charlotte (Fraser) Scott (Countess of of Eldon); Major the Hon. Sir Hugh Charles Patrick Joseph Fraser, MBE; Hon. Veronica Nell Fraser; and Hon. Mary Diana Rose Fraser.
Requiescat in pace.
Son of Simon Fraser (13th Lord Lovat and 2nd Baron Lovat) and Alice Mary Weld-Blundell.
He succeeded his father, becoming 14th Lord Lovat and 3rd Baron Lovat. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. In 1899, he founded the Lovat Scouts, which he led into action during the Second Boer War. He was also a veteran of World War One, during which he rose to the rank of Brigadier and commanded the Highland Mounted Brigade.
His numerous honours include investment as a Knight of the Thistle (KT), Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG), Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB), and a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). The French government awarded him the Legion of Honour.
In 1910, he married the Hon. Laura Lister at Brompton Oratory in London.
Father of Bridagier Simon Christopher Joseph Fraser (15th Lord Lovat and 4th Baron Lovat), DSO, MC, TD, DL, JP; Magdalen Mary Charlotte (Fraser) Scott (Countess of of Eldon); Major the Hon. Sir Hugh Charles Patrick Joseph Fraser, MBE; Hon. Veronica Nell Fraser; and Hon. Mary Diana Rose Fraser.
Requiescat in pace.
He succeeded his father, becoming 14th Lord Lovat and 3rd Baron Lovat. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. In 1899, he founded the Lovat Scouts, which he led into action during the Second Boer War. He was also a veteran of World War One, during which he rose to the rank of Brigadier and commanded the Highland Mounted Brigade.
His numerous honours include investment as a Knight of the Thistle (KT), Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG), Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB), and a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). The French government awarded him the Legion of Honour.
In 1910, he married the Hon. Laura Lister at Brompton Oratory in London.
Father of Bridagier Simon Christopher Joseph Fraser (15th Lord Lovat and 4th Baron Lovat), DSO, MC, TD, DL, JP; Magdalen Mary Charlotte (Fraser) Scott (Countess of of Eldon); Major the Hon. Sir Hugh Charles Patrick Joseph Fraser, MBE; Hon. Veronica Nell Fraser; and Hon. Mary Diana Rose Fraser.
Requiescat in pace.
Inscription
In the name of Jesus pray for the soul of SIMON JOSEPH FRASER, 16th Baron Lovat, KT, GCVO, KCMG, CB, DSO born 1871 died 1933 and of LAURA his wife born 1892 died 1965.
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