Herbert Augustine Carter
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Major Herbert Augustine Carter VC (26 May 1874 – 13 January 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the son of the vicar of St Erth in Cornwall and served in two campaigns in East Africa.[1]
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Herbert Augustine Carter | |
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Born | 26 May 1874 Exeter, Devon |
Died | 13 January 1916 (1916-01-14) (aged 41) Mwelo Mdogo, British East Africa |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom British India |
Service/ | British Army British Indian Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Poona Mounted Infantry 40th Pathans |
Battles/wars | Tirah Campaign Third Somaliland Expedition World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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