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We remember Nelson Victor Carter
We remember Nelson Victor Carter
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Winnie B M Carter
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1878
1882
sibling
Martin L Carter
Source:8535125
1882
1883
sibling
Edwin R Carter
Source:8535125
1883
1886
sibling
Joseph T Carter
Source:8535125
1886
1887
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:8535125
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Hydridge Terrace, Latimer Road, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8535125
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Gordon Carter
Source:8535123
1892
1894
sibling
Ernest Carter
Source:8535123
1894
1896
sibling
Jess Carter
Source:8535123
1896
1898
sibling
Flo Carter
Source:8535123
1898
1901
employment
Carter Boy on Farm
Source:8535123
31st March 1901
1901
location
Harebeating, Hailsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8535123
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8535123
31st March 1911
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8535122
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Groom (Domestic)
Source:8535122
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Soldiers and Sailors Help Society, 25 and 27 Upperton Road, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8535122
2nd April 1911
1911
marriage
Catherine Aka Kathleen Camfield
Source:8535121
13th October 1911
1914
employment
General Labourer
Source:8500328
5th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Eastbourne
United Kingdom
Source:8500322
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
4
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th Service Battalion
Source:8500328
5th September 1914 - 29th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
4
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th Service Battalion
Source:8500328
29th September 1914 - 10th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
4
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:8500328
10th November 1914 - 28th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
SD/4
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:8500328
28th January 1915 - 20th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Regimental Sergeant Major
4
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:8500328
20th August 1915 - 16th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
SD/4
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:8705140
16th October 1915 - 30th June 1916
1916
children
Jessie Olive Carter
Source:8500323
2nd January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8500323
4th March 1916 - 30th June 1916
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8449708
30th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:8449708
30th June 1916
1916
missing
Source:8500328
30th June 1916
hospitalisation
"Hemorage of bladder".
Hospital/Institution
Source:8500328
service
British Army
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8500328
location
33 Greys Road, Old Town, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8500328
1916
death
Killed in Action
See VC citation.
"After carrying several wounded men into safety, he was himself mortally wounded and died in a few minutes."
Boar's Head, Richebourg l'Avoue
France
Source:8449708
Source:8500318
30th June 1916
burial
Laventie, Pas de Calais
Map reference: 36 S16 A1.2.
No cross on grave.
Means of identification: Disc.
France
Plot VI, Row C, Grave 17
Source:8449708
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Nelson Victor |
| Initials | NV |
| Last Name | Carter, |
| Source | 8449708 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hydridge Terrace, Latimer Road, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 33 Greys Road, Old Town, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Harebeating, Hailsham, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Soldiers and Sailors Help Society, 25 and 27 Upperton Road, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | ||||
| British Army | 4 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 4 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th Battalion | Acting Regimental Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | SD/4 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 4 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th Service Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th Service Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | SD/4 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Olive Carter | daughter | 2nd January 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carter | father | ||
| Harriett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Carter | brother | 1892 | |
| Ernest Carter | brother | 1894 | |
| Jess Carter | brother | 1896 | |
| Flo Carter | sister | 1898 | |
| Winnie B M Carter | sister | 1878 | |
| Martin L Carter | brother | 1882 | |
| Edwin R Carter | brother | 1883 | |
| Joseph T Carter | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Aka Kathleen Camfield | wife | 13th October 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-05 | 6'1" |
Media
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Remembered with HonourC.S.M. Carter is buried in the Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard, Laventie.Contributed by:
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Major Nelson Victor Carter VCIn the uniform of the Royal Sussex Regiment.
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Blue Plaque at 33 Greys Road, EastbourneImage from www.openplaques.org, used under Creative Commons License 2.0 Generic. http://openplaques.org/plaques/1190Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialNelson V Carter is commemorated on Hailsham's war Memorial.Contributed by:
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Royal Sussex Chapel Chichester CathedralCompany Sergeant Major Carter is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regimental Chapel at Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Council School War MemorialNelson Carter is commemorated on the memorial board of his former school.Contributed by:
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Memorial StoneA memorial stone was unveiled to the memory of Company Sergeant Major Nelson Victor Carter VC on the centenary of his act of gallantry.Contributed by:
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Centennial Commemorative Paving StoneEastbourne's centennial commemoration of the award of the VC to CSM Nelson Victor Carter.Contributed by:
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Centennial Commemorative Paving StoneEastbourne unveiled this paving stone to commemorate the award of the VC to CSM Nelson Victor Carter.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchNelson Victor Carter VC is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Boar’s Head Memorial in WorthingBoar’s Head memorial, unveiled in Beach House Park, Worthing, on 30th June 2016, the centenary of the Day Sussex Died.Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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The Day Sussex Died - The Dead, Missing, and WoundedMore about The Day Sussex Died - The Dead, Missing, and Wounded
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Royal Sussex Regiment - 12th (2nd South Downs) BattalionMore about Royal Sussex Regiment - 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John65615 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patricia58160 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls – Victory & British War Medals | Yvonne27542 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| BBC Remembrance Wall | Yvonne27542 | |
| Documents held at West Sussex Record Office | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Major Nelson Victor Carter VC | Desmond1478 | |
| Headstone | Trevor321 | |
| Blue Plaque at 33 Greys Road, Eastbourne | Yvonne27542 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Royal Sussex Chapel Chichester Cathedral | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Council School War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Memorial Stone | John65615 | |
| Centennial Commemorative Paving Stone | John65615 | |
| Centennial Commemorative Paving Stone | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 |
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