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We remember William Arthur Rowe Carter
We remember William Arthur Rowe Carter
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
1 Granville Terrace, Blackburn, Lancashire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8069627
1881
1901
employment
Coal salesman.
Source:8069626
1901
1901
location
1 Granville Terrace, Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8069626
1901
1911
employment
Quarry Director
Source:8069624
1911
1911
location
Wyreside, 1 Upper Queen Terrace, Fleetwood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8069624
1911
service
British Army
Captain
1/5th King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:736937
1915
death
Killed in Action
Shot through the head and died instantly.
Buried in Aeroplane Cemetery, Ypres, West Flanders II. B. 42.
Ypres
Belgium
Source:8069634
Source:8497659
23rd April 1915
burial
H 2 Farm, near Potjze, north of Ypres.
Source:8497659
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur Rowe |
| Initials | WAR |
| Last Name | Carter |
| Source | 736937 |
| First Names | W A R |
| Initials | WAR |
| Source | 8069624 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Granville Terrace, Blackburn, Lancashire. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 1 Granville Terrace, Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Wyreside, 1 Upper Queen Terrace, Fleetwood, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1/5th King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann Carter nee Lomax | mother | ||
| James Carter | father |
Media
Media
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Captain Carter - Memorial ServicePublished in Fleetwood Express – 12 May 1915Contributed by:
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Captain Carter - Reported KilledPublished in Fleetwood Express – 12 May 1915Contributed by:
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Captain Carter - Report from Staff Sgt GreenPublished in Fleetwood Express – 29 May 1915Contributed by:
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Capt. W A R Carter - Fleetwood OfficerPublished in Fleetwood Express – 28 Apr 1915Contributed by:
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Captain Carter - Report by Pte. Jack BarnesPublished in Fleetwood Express – 5 May 1915Contributed by:
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Captain Carter - Tribute by Lieut. C SaerPublished in Fleetwood Express – 5 May 1915Contributed by:
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Captain Carter's EstatePublished in Fleetwood Express – 19 June 1915Contributed by:
Fleetwood63833
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood63834 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood63834 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood63834 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fleetwood63834 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 W A R Carter | Fleetwood63834 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| De Ruvigny Roll of Honour | Fleetwood63834 | |
| Captain William Arthur Rowe Carter | Fleetwood63834 | |
| Captain Carter - Memorial Service | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Captain Carter - Reported Killed | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Captain Carter - Report from Staff Sgt Green | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Capt. W A R Carter - Fleetwood Officer | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Captain Carter - Report by Pte. Jack Barnes | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Captain Carter - Tribute by Lieut. C Saer | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Captain Carter's Estate | Fleetwood63833 |
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