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We remember Richard Hector Carter
We remember Richard Hector Carter
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
Devonport onboard HMS Royal Adelaide
United Kingdom
Source:7641230
Source:8495533
31st December 1882
1899
enlistment
Source:8596627
31st December 1899
1900
service
Royal Navy
Paymaster
Source:7641230
15th January 1900
1909
marriage
Margaret Rose Woolhouse
Source:8596627
29th April 1909
1912
children
Beryl Agnes Margaret Carter
Source:8596627
3rd March 1912
1914
children
Richard Carter
Source:8596627
18th May 1914
1915
children
David John Carter
Source:8596627
27th December 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Paymaster
HMS Defence
Source:8495630
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
While serving in HMS Defence, killed at the Battle of Jutland in action against the German cruiser Wiesbaden.
Source:8495533
Source:8495630
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Hector |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Carter |
| Source | 7641230 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Paymaster | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Defence | Paymaster |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carter | son | 18th May 1914 | |
| David John Carter | son | 27th December 1915 | |
| Beryl Agnes Margaret Carter | daughter | 3rd March 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Catherine Loftus Nee Tottenham | mother | ||
| Rear-Admiral Richard Carter | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Rose Woolhouse | wife | 29th April 1909 |
Media
Media
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Genealogy Website | Colin24139 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Trevor321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rchard Carter | Stephen27718 | |
| Richard Hector Carter | Stephen27718 | |
| Richard Hector Carter | Stephen27718 |
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