Clifford Lionel Carter

(Confirmed)

Born: 22 December, 1896

Died: 10 February, 1975

Biographical Summary:

A labourer who enlisted in the AIF on 29 September 1915. He embarked for Egypt as a reinforcement for the 7th Light Horse Regiment on 2 November 1915 and arrived in late December 1915.

He transferred to the 10th Field Artillery Brigade in March 1916. His unit moved to France in June 1916. He was wounded (left leg, jaw) in action on 10 October 1917 when his unit was providing artillery support near Zonnebeke, Belgium. He was evacuated to England for treatment and convalescence. In March 1918 he was transferred to a training unit where he remained until he returned to France. He rejoined his unit on 18 May 1918.

He embarked for Australia on 1 May 1919 and arrived on 11 June 1919. He was discharged from the AIF on 3 August 1919.[JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Clifford Lionel Carter
• Cliff Carter

Service Number: 1470

Ranks:

• Held rank of Gunner
• Held rank of Driver

Birth Records:

• 22 December, 1896 in Adelong

Death Records:

• 10 February, 1975 in Concord

Address:

• Haru 94 Cowles Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - William Alexander Carter
• mother - Mary Elizabeth Crain
• wife - Leila May Wilson

Organisations:

• Member of - 10th Field Artillery Brigade

Main Sources:

• Carter Clifford Lionel SERN 1470 POB Adelong NSW POE Cootamundra NSW NOK F Carter William Alexander (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Clifford Lionel Carter (Webpage)
• Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files Clifford Lionel Carter (Webpage)

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