Bill Fraser (New Zealand politician)
William Alex Fraser QSO (28 July 1924 – 13 January 2001) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
The Honourable Bill Fraser QSO | |
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Fraser in 1957 | |
| 26th Minister of Defence | |
| In office 10 September 1974 – 12 December 1975 | |
| Prime Minister | Bill Rowling |
| Preceded by | Arthur Faulkner |
| Succeeded by | Allan McCready |
| 9th Minister of Housing | |
| In office 8 December 1972 – 10 September 1974 | |
| Prime Minister | Norman Kirk |
| Preceded by | Eric Holland |
| Succeeded by | Roger Douglas |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for St Kilda | |
| In office 30 November 1957 – 28 November 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Barnes |
| Succeeded by | Michael Cullen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Alex Fraser 28 July 1924 Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Died | 13 January 2001 (aged 76) Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Dorothy Tucker |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Builder |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–46 |
| Rank | Warrant Officer |
| Unit | No. 5 Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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