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We remember Herbert Carter
We remember Herbert Carter
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Betsy Alice Carter
Source:9292020
1885
1886
1891
location
Windle Street, Cloughfold
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9292033
1891
1896
sibling
Edith Carter
Source:9292020
1896
1901
employment
Cobbler's Assistant Slipper Works
Source:9292030
1901
1901
location
17 Wheatholme Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9292030
1901
1911
employment
Slipper Hand
Source:9292020
1911
1911
location
22 Progressive Cottages Cloughfold
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9292020
1911
enlistment
Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:9292016
service
British Army
Gunner
161186
Royal Garrison Artillery
119th Siege Bty.
Source:7005205
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7005205
Source:9292016
8th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I. I. 17.
Source:7005205
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Carter |
| Source | 732877 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Wheatholme Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 22 Progressive Cottages Cloughfold | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Windle Street, Cloughfold | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 161186 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 119th Siege Bty. | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Carter | father | ||
| Elizabeth Alice | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Alice Carter | sister | 1885 | |
| Edith Carter | sister | 1896 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialHerbert Carter is also commemorated on this memorial. The memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The dedication reads “The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Herbert Carter for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Haslingden Road United Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (14 names/units/dates)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Haslingden Road United Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (14 names/units/dates)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 |
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