Background
CARTER, Charles Herbert Philips was born on February 14, 1864. Son of late Captain Willoughby II. Carter of Annagkeen, Company Galway.
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Charles Herbert Philips CARTER
Charles Herbert Philips CARTER, British Captain. Served Benin Expedition, 1897 (despatches, promoted Captain, brevet of Major, medal with clasp); took part with the Ashanti Field Force for the relief of Kumasi, 1900, in command of 3rd West African Frontier Force (severely wounded, medal and clasp).
Education
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Career
Entered Black Watch, 1888. Capt Royal Scots, 1897. Served Benin Expedition, 1897 (despatches, promoted Captain, brevet of Major, medal with clasp).
Commanded force against the Kwo Ibibios, Southern Nigeria, also Benin Territories, 1899 (despatches, twice, M.G., clasp). Took part with the Ashanti Field Force for the relief of Kumasi, 1900, in command of 3rd West African Frontier Force (severely wounded, medal and clasp). Was Commandant 3rd Battalion West African Frontier Force. The Royal Scots, halfpay.
Membership
Club: Naval and Military.
Connections
Spouse 1899, Kathleen Maud,daughter of James Hartley.
- Father:
- Captain Willoughby II. Carter
- Spouse:
- Kathleen Maud
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Born
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Nationality
British
Official Titles
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Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1900. Lieutenant-Colonel.
Awards
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Served Benin Expedition, 1897 (despatches, promoted Captain, brevet of Major, medal with clasp). Took part with the Ashanti Field Force for the relief of Kumasi, 1900, in command of 3rd West African Frontier Force (severely wounded, medal and clasp).Served Benin Expedition, 1897 (despatches, promoted Captain, brevet of Major, medal with clasp). Took part with the Ashanti Field Force for the relief of Kumasi, 1900, in command of 3rd West African Frontier Force (severely wounded, medal and clasp).