Name
Arthur Henry Carter
1897 or 1898
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
29/05/1918
20
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
31890
Bedfordshire Regiment
4th Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
British War and Victory medals
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
PERONNE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
V.E.7.
France
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
Walkern War Memorial
Pre War
Arthur was born circa 1897 or 1898 in Walkern and was baptised 24 April 1898. His parents were George and Caroline Elizabeth Esturich Carter (née Swain), who were married on 16 February 1895
In 1901 the family were living in Walkern Street, Walkern. His parents George (32) and Caroline (27), George was a boot maker working from home. Their children were Reginald (6), Lewis (4), Arthur Henry (3) and Alfred (1).
Son
In 1911 they were living in High St, Walkern, George was still a boot maker. Their children listed were all those above, Reginald at 16, was recorded as a farm labourer but unemployed, Arthur was at school, but also now listed was Donald (9).
Officially recorded as born and living in Walkern and enlisted in Bedford.
Wartime Service
At the time of his death the Battalion were in the frontline at Forceville. However, according to his soldiers effect records, he died of in a war hospital in Peronnes. Arthur is believed to have died as a result of disease rather than combat injuries.
Additional Information
His brother Reginald of the Hertfordshire Regiment died as a POW in Germany later on 28 November 1918.
There are joint pension cards for Arthur and his brother, Reginald. The dependant listed as his mother Caroline of High St. Walkern near Stevenage, Herts. After her death in 1922 the card was amended to their father George.
After his death £17 19s 2d was authorised to go to his mother on 14 May 1919. The sun included a war gratuity of £9
Acknowledgments
Paul Johnson
