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We remember Stafford Thomas Carter
We remember Stafford Thomas Carter
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Mabel Carter
Source:9495049
26th December 1887
1889
1891
sibling
Alice Carter
Source:9495049
23rd April 1891
1897
sibling
Allan Carter
Source:9495049
23rd February 1897
1899
sibling
Ernest Carter
Source:9495049
17th March 1899
1901
sibling
Dorothy Carter
Source:9495049
24th June 1901
1903
sibling
Elsie Carter
Source:9495049
October 1903
1906
sibling
Stanley Carter
Source:9495049
July 1906
1908
sibling
Grantley Carter
Source:9495049
22nd July 1908
1909
employment
Coal Miner
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:735780
20th April 1909
1909
enlistment
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:735780
20th April 1909
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9497676
11th September 1914 - 19th November 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9497799
9th July 1917
1918
events
Character Citation
Statement of Character
Deepcut
United Kingdom
Source:9497693
14th November 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9497703
15th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
58899
Royal Field Artillery
43rd Res. Battery
Source:9497703
15th November 1918
1918
location
Shellards Road, Willsbridge, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9497703
2nd December 1918
1924
marriage
Mary Ann Haskins
Source:9495049
16th February 1924
1968
dates
Age 78
Source:735780
10th April 1968
service
British Army
Corporal
L 58899
Royal Field Artillery
2nd Brigade
Source:735780
service
British Army
Serjeant
L 58899
Royal Field Artillery
2nd Brigade
Source:735780
1968
death
Not War Related
Natural Causes
Kingswood Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:9495034
10th April 1968
burial
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:735780
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stafford Thomas |
| Initials | ST |
| Last Name | Carter |
| Source | 735780 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellards Road, Willsbridge, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd December 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L 58899 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Brigade | Corporal | |
| British Army | L 58899 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Brigade | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 58899 | Royal Field Artillery | 43rd Res. Battery | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Carter nee White | mother | ||
| Thomas Carter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Carter | sister | 26th December 1887 | |
| Alice Carter | sister | 23rd April 1891 | |
| Allan Carter | brother | 23rd February 1897 | |
| Dorothy Carter | sister | 24th June 1901 | |
| Ernest Carter | brother | 17th March 1899 | |
| Stanley Carter | brother | July 1906 | |
| Grantley Carter | brother | 22nd July 1908 | |
| Elsie Carter | sister | October 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Haskins | wife | 16th February 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-09-14 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-04-20 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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Headstone in St Anne’s Churchyard,Oldland, BristolGravestone for Stafford Thomas Carter ( MM ) and his wife Mary Ann Carter
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Photo of Death Index researched through AncestryDeath Index Quarter 2 Year 1968Contributed by:
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1911 CensusThis image confirms Stafford’s Family ( Father Mother and Siblings )Contributed by:
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Employment SheetCopied from Ancestry/Fold 3 research by Jennifer BurrowsContributed by:
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Title Page from Fold 3 recordsCopied from Ancestry/Fold 3 research by Jennifer BurrowsContributed by:
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Short Service RecordCopied from Ancestry/Fold 3 research by Jennifer BurrowsContributed by:
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Statement of the Services of Stafford CarterList of Rank, Promotions and comments from OfficersContributed by:
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Statement of ServicesSome details are illegible as original document damagedContributed by:
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Military History SheetConfirmation of Postings during WW1 from 20/09/2009 to 20/11/1917Contributed by:
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Character CitationStatement confirming Stafford’s exemplary character by Major Commanding 43rd. RES. BATTERY. R.F.AContributed by:
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War Pensions RecordDetails of name, rank, discharge date, home address and pension dueContributed by:
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Handwritten information from Stafford’s recordsVarious name, rank and regiment details signed by StaffordContributed by:
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Memorandum from SuperintendentAt the Riding Establishment, RA, WoolwichContributed by:
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Confirmation of Enlistment in RFADocument confirming Enlistment of Stafford from being a Special Reservist into the Regular ArmyContributed by:
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The London Gazette Fourth SupplementCopy of the front page of the London Gazette which records the Military Medal awarded to Stafford Thomabs Carter approved by His Majesty the KINGContributed by:
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Extract from the London GazetteHighlighted area confirms this part of the Notice is referring to the awarding of the Military MedalContributed by:
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Extract from the London GazetteThis page shows Stafford’s name ( highlighted ) in the list being awarded the Military Medal.Contributed 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 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Jennifer148136 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone in St Anne’s Churchyard,Oldland, Bristol | Jennifer148136 | |
| Photo of Death Index researched through Ancestry | Jennifer148136 | |
| 1911 Census | Jennifer148136 | |
| Employment Sheet | Jennifer148136 | |
| Title Page from Fold 3 records | Jennifer148136 | |
| Short Service Record | Jennifer148136 | |
| Medical Examination | Jennifer148136 | |
| Statement of the Services of Stafford Carter | Jennifer148136 | |
| Statement of Services | Jennifer148136 | |
| Military History Sheet | Jennifer148136 | |
| Character Citation | Jennifer148136 | |
| War Pensions Record | Jennifer148136 | |
| Handwritten information from Stafford’s records | Jennifer148136 | |
| Memorandum from Superintendent | Jennifer148136 | |
| Confirmation of Enlistment in RFA | Jennifer148136 | |
| The London Gazette Fourth Supplement | Jennifer148136 | |
| Extract from the London Gazette | Jennifer148136 | |
| Extract from the London Gazette | Jennifer148136 | |
| Extract from the London Gazette | Jennifer148136 |
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