Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 1986-10-06
Invested on: 1987-06-03
On 27 July 1985, a military coup erupted in Kampala, Uganda, resulting in the overthrow of the civilian government, widespread civil disobedience and the creation of a volatile situation throughout the area. Though on a routine visit and notwithstanding greant personal risk, Colonel Frazer effected liaison with allied embassy staffs in the area and with the Canadian High Commissioner in Kenya. Showing exceptional perceptiveness and good judgement, he energetically assisted in the creation of a highly successful evacuation plan. During the evacuation, his calm and decisive leadership instilled confidence among the members of the group, from ten western nations, when panis would have exacerbated the threat. Consistently, when confronted by the Ugandan military, he used his authority with restraint but complete effectiveness to resolve potentially life-threatening situations. Colonel Frazer`s selfless, outstandingly professional performance of military duties at a rare, high standard has brought great credit to both himself and the Canadian Forces.