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Pte. Alfred Henry Carter
British Army 24th Battalion, B Company London Regiment
from:67 Fitzalan St, Lambeth
My grandfather Alf Carter enlisted in the 24th Battalion London Regiment, 4490 'B' Company Queen's on 8 July 1915 at the age of 46 years old. Apparent age of 40 written on attestation [correct birth year 1869 crossed out and overwritten 1875]; height 5ft 6 1/2 ins. As he died when my father was only 8 years old, I have little information about his whereabouts in France but would dearly like to give him his small token of recognition.
I have three mementos of him - his photo in army khaki; a 'Forget me not' embroided postcard sent to my father and message 'Stanley Carter from your Daddy in France'; also a dedication in his YMCA New Testament to Dad's twin sister Rose - 'A present for Rosie Carter Nov 6 1915 from her Dad Pte A.H.Carter 4490 B Company, Queens.
