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We remember James Carter
We remember James Carter
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
John Carter
Source:9308595
10th January 1875
1883
birth
Marylebone, Christ Church, County Of Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9308610
13th January 1883
1888
sibling
Edward Carter
Source:9308595
1888
1906
dates
Age 23
Source:9308596
8th December 1906
1908
dates
Age 25
Source:9308620
5th April 1908
1908
employment
Fishmonger
Source:9308620
5th April 1908
1908
marriage
Polly Broad
Source:9308620
5th April 1908
1911
children
Gladys Nancy Carter
Source:9335036
26th August 1911
1911
employment
Fishmonger
United Kingdom
Source:9335036
26th August 1911
1915
hospitalisation
This telegram states that James Carter suffered a gun shot wound to the thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9310270
20th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6648
Border Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9308615
21st May 1915
service
British Army
Private
6648
Border Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:733561
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6648
Border Regiment
Source:7219124
1915
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7219124
Source:9308615
21st May 1915
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Plot A, Row 10, Grave 27
Source:9310271
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Carter |
| Source | 733561 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6648 | Border Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6648 | Border Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6648 | Border Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Nancy Carter | daughter | 26th August 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsey Hayes | mother | ||
| James Carter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carter | brother | 10th January 1875 | |
| Edward Carter | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly Broad | wife | 5th April 1908 |
Media
Media
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James Carter - standing, on the rightThis photo was sent from James to his daughter, Grace.Contributed by:
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The Carter BrothersJames Carter seated on the left. His brothers Ted (standing, centre) and John (seated, right)Contributed by:
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James in uniformNo date available for this image but it was taken by the Army & Navy Studios. 21 Union Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth & Crownhill, DevonContributed by:
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James Carter Birth CertificateThis is a copy of James Carter's birth certificate. His father was James Carter, his mother was Betsey Carter (nee Hayes). He was born in the district of Marylebone. Sub-district Christ Church, County of MiddlesexContributed by:
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James Carter Death CertificateA copy of James Carter's Death Certificate. Died of wounds in FranceContributed by:
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James Carter Marriage CertificateCopy of marriage certificate for James Carter and Polly BroadContributed by:
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TelegramThis is is original telegram sent to Polly, notifying her of James Carter's wounds. It states "...Regret to inform you 6648 Carter Border Regt dangerously ill G.S.W. thigh at eleven Stationary Hospital Rouen. Attest"Contributed by:
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James Carter's GraveThis is James Carter's headstone at St Sever's Cemetary, Rouen, France.Contributed by:
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Gladys Nancy Carter Birth CarterBirth Certificate of James Carter's daughterContributed by:
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Communities
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Carter | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter - standing, on the right | Kim137471 | |
| The Carter Brothers | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter | Kim137471 | |
| James in uniform | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter Birth Certificate | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter Death Certificate | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter Birth Certificate | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter Death Certificate | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter Marriage Certificate | Kim137471 | |
| Telegram | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter's Grave | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 1 | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 2 | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 3 | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 4 | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 5 | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 6 | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 5 Front | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 2 Front | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 6 Front | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 3 Front | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 1 Front | Kim137471 | |
| Postcard 4 Front | Kim137471 | |
| Gladys Nancy Carter Birth Carter | Kim137471 | |
| James Carter | Alan137374 |
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