William W. Fraser

William W. Fraser was a Union Army soldier who served during the American Civil War. He fought with distinction, notably during the pivotal Union campaigns of the Western Theater, where he demonstrated exceptional courage on the battlefield.

He is best remembered for his action during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863. For his extreme gallantry during this assault on the Confederate stronghold, he was awarded the nation's highest military decoration. In some military records of this action, his surname was documented as Frazier.

His service in the Union Army remains a highly regarded contribution to the successful campaigns along the Mississippi River, which ultimately secured a vital strategic victory for the Union forces during the Civil War.