David Fraser (military officer)
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David Allison Fraser CMM MSC MSM CD is a retired Canadian Forces officer who served as a major-general in Land Force Command. The country’s first general officer to command American troops in combat since the Second World War, Fraser's most noteworthy role was as brigadier-general during Operation Medusa, which took place in Afghanistan from September 1–17, 2006 as part of NATO’s coalition efforts in the region.
David Fraser | |
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Allegiance | Canada |
Element | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1980–2011 |
Rank | Major-general |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Alma mater | Carleton University Royal Military College of Canada Queen's University at Kingston |
Since retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2011 after 32 years of service, Fraser has worked in the private sector, currently serving as president of AEGIS Six Corporation.[1] In May 2018, he released Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban, which he co-authored with Brian Hanington. The book recounts his experience as commander of NATO forces in this battle, detailing the preparation, execution and aftermath of the conflict.