Fraser and his diver - James Magennis who went out to place the limpet mines - were both awarded the Victoria Cross for this attack
611 West Lancashire Squadron by Ivan Berryman
Lettice Curtis and W/O J W Hill
but her proximity to other ships of the British task force meant that she was constantly in danger
Morris and Hillman by David Pentland. (AP) SIG628 Fraser and his diver -DHM6005AP. Morris and Hillman by David Pentland. Near Caen, D Day, 6th June 1944. Vickers heavy machinegun team of the British 3rd Division, Monty's Ironsides, in action against the German strong points Morris and Hillman. The division comprised of the 2nd East Yorkshires, 1st South Lancashires, 1st Suffolks, 2nd Lincolnshires, 1st King's Own Scottish Borderers, 2nd Royal Ulster Rifles, 2nd Warwickshires, 1st Norfolks, and 2nd King's Shropshire Light