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We remember Alf Carter
We remember Alf Carter
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Gertrude Carter
Source:9650646
1882
1884
sibling
Marion Redfearn
Source:9650646
1884
1887
sibling
Hilda Carter
Source:9650646
1887
1893
1899
sibling
Cook Carter
Source:9650646
1899
1901
location
2 Greenside, Dalton, Huddersfield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9650149
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Frank Carter
Source:9650646
1903
1911
location
2 Industrial Terrace, Greenside, Dalton, Huddersfield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9650474
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:9650646
9th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Milnsbridge
United Kingdom
Source:9650646
9th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
2832
7th (Res) Bn. W. Rid.Regt
2/7 then 1/7
Source:9650646
9th January 1915 - 20th December 1915
1915
location
2 Green Side, Dalton, Huddersfield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9650646
9th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:728289
15th April 1915 - 20th December 1915
employment
French Polisher's Apprentice
Harry Roebuck
Moldgreen, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8942970
service
British Army
Private
2832
West Riding Regiment
Source:728289
service
British Army
Private
2832
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Source:7508785
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a shell at Ypres, whilst in Support Trench
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7508785
Source:9641877
20th December 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
The war diary refers to the names of the soldiers killed on 20 December 1915, and that they were buried where they fell.
Belgium
Panel 20
Source:7508785
Source:9641877
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Green Side, Dalton, Huddersfield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th January 1915 | |
| 2 Greenside, Dalton, Huddersfield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 Industrial Terrace, Greenside, Dalton, Huddersfield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2832 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2832 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 2832 | 7th (Res) Bn. W. Rid.Regt | 2/7 then 1/7 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam CARTER | father | ||
| Jennet CARTER | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Carter | brother | 1899 | |
| Frank Carter | brother | 1903 | |
| Gertrude Carter | sister | 1882 | |
| Marion Redfearn | sister | 1884 | |
| Hilda Carter | sister | 1887 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-09 | 5'3" |
Media
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Private Alfred CarterPrivate Carter of the West Riding Regiment served in Flanders and was killed by a shell in Ypres on 20th December 1915
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Alf CarterAlf, in army uniform, cap badge of Duke Of Wellington's West Riding Regiment
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Birth CertificateAlf Carter, born 20th August 1893, 13 Fleminghouse Lane, Dalton, HuddersfieldContributed by:
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War Diary 20 Dec 1915A page from the War Diary of 1/7th Batt'n, The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)Contributed by:
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Sam & Jennet Carter and their 6 childrenBack Row L-R: Cook, Gertrude, Alf Middle Row L-R: Hilda, Sam, Jennet, Marion Front Row: FrankContributed by:
Mags161101
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Yetton Together Community Website | Anne1202 | |
| 1901 England Census | Mags161101 | |
| 1911 England Census | Mags161101 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Mags161101 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Alfred Carter | Anne1202 | |
| Alf Carter | Mags161101 | |
| Birth Certificate | Mags161101 | |
| War Diary 20 Dec 1915 | Mags161101 | |
| Alf Carter | Mags161101 | |
| Sam & Jennet Carter and their 6 children | Mags161101 |
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