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Collection and Archive of Colonel William Carter, DSO, MC - 1897 to 1945

 

bulletDistinguished Service Order to Colonel William Carter MC
DSO to Lieutenant (Temporary Major) William Carter MC King’s Own and GSO 11 HQ, XIII Corps
“On October 4th, 1918, when sent forward to ascertain the situation, he found the attack held up by heavy machine gun fire and the infantry somewhat disorganised. He collected two tanks, reorganised two companies of infantry, and restarted the advance which had been checked. On October 8th, when detailed to report on the progress of the attack, he found that most of the Serain was still in the hands of the enemy. He returned, collected more troops, led them into the village, and organised the systematic mopping up of the area. He showed great gallantry, enterprise and determination.”
London Gazette 30 Jul 1919
London Gazette 15 Feb 1919 and 30 Jul 1919
Accession Number: KO2168/001
bulletMilitary Cross and Bar to Lieutenant (Temporary Major) William Carter, King’s Own.
London Gazette 1 Jan 1918
Bar to Military Cross to Lieutenant (Temporary Major) William Carter MC, King’s Own.
“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. He carried out numerous reconnaissances under heavy enemy fire, and his gallant conduct resulted in keeping his Divisional Headquarters informed of the situation at the front at a very critical period.”
London Gazette 16 Sep 1918
Accession Number: KO2168/002
bulletQueen’s South Africa Medal with bars ‘Transvaal’ ‘South Africa 1901’ and ‘South Africa 1902’ to Private William Carter, number 6448, King’s Own
Accession Number: KO2168/003
bullet1914-15 Star to Sergeant Colonel William Carter
Accession Number: KO2168/004
bulletBritish War Medal to Colonel William Carter
Accession Number: KO2168/005
bulletAllied Victory Medal to Colonel William Carter
Accession Number: KO2168/006
bulletFramed Certificate Major W Carter MC - award of bar to MC, 13th Jun 1918
Accession Number: KO2168/007
bulletFramed Certificate Major W Carter MC - award of DSO 15th Feb 1919
Accession Number: KO2168/008
bulletSilver shooting spoon, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, awarded to Colour Sergeant William Carter, 1910
Accession Number: KO2168/009
bulletRegimental Plaque, painted in France, 1918. Featuring Lion and wording on orange and blue background.
Accession Number: KO2168/010
bulletPhotograph of 1903 Marriage of Sergeant (later Colonel) William Carter to Annie Cook, only child of George and Isabella Cook of Pietermaritzburg.
Accession Number: KO2168/011
bulletProof Entry for Colonel Carter in Who’s Who
Accession Number: KO2168/012
bulletPennant used by Carter when he was Brigade Major for the 94th Infantry Brigade 1914-1918. Red pennant with yellow semi circle and dark blue oblong.
Accession Number: KO2168/013
bulletRecord of the War Memorial of the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment 1914-1918
Accession Number: KO2168/014
bulletThe Story of the 11th (s) Battalion King’s Own in World War One
Accession Number: KO2168/015
bulletVolume One The King’s Own The Story of a Royal Regiment
Accession Number: KO2168/016
bulletVolume Two The King’s Own The Story of a Royal Regiment
Accession Number: KO2168/017
bulletVolume Three The King’s Own The Story of a Royal Regiment
Accession Number: KO2168/018
bulletRegimental Tie - dark blue with gold lions repeated
Accession Number: KO2168/019
bulletFamily photograph William Carter c. 1912
Accession Number: KO2168/020
bulletTrench map Sheet 57 B South West Scale 1:20 000 late 1918.
Accession Number: KO2168/021
bulletPhoto of Dennis (son of William) Carter and others in Lagos, World War II
Accession Number: KO2168/022
bulletPhotograph: Four Sergeants for South Africa, 1903, photographed on board a troopship. Sergeants Ford, Connell, Carter and Dakin. 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.
Accession Number: KO2168/023
bulletArmy Form C308 Certificate of Education, First Class, to Corporal William Carter, number 5448, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, 30 Oct 1900.
Accession Number: KO2168/024
bulletPhotograph: Lance Corporal William Carter, number 5448, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment at Singapore, 1898.
Accession Number: KO2168/025
bulletArmy Book 439, Officers Record of Service for William Carter. Born 6 Nov 1878, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment and later The Wiltshire Regiment.
Accession Number: KO2168/026
bulletMounted items:
 Card in Remembrance of Amos Carter, died 2 Nov 1881, Age 30.
 Army Book B50 Account book at pocket ledger, William Carter, number 4304, 17th (DCO) Lancers. Enlisted 3 Jul 1897.
Accession Number: KO2168/027
bulletMounted items:
 Application for permission to marry, 13 Mar 1903, Sergeant William Carter, number 5448, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.
 Photo of Lions Peak and Table Bay, South Africa.
Accession Number: KO2168/028
bulletMounted items:
 Photograph of Officers Mess Table
 Battalion Orders 28 Nov 1901. Recording the birth of William Amos Carter at Blackdown, 22 Nov 1904.
 Photo of officers mess tent at Regimental Sports, Blackdown, 1904.
Accession Number: KO2168/029
bulletMounted items:
 Letter from Major T A Carleton, 21 Sep 1904 to Sergeant Carter regarding mess duties.
 Extract from Battalion Orders, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own, 22 Sep 1906, recording the birth of Dennis George Carter at Horsham, 17 Sep 1906.
 Extract from Battalion Orders, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own, 25 Sep 1907 regarding the promotion of William Carter to Colour Sergeant.
Accession Number: KO2168/030
bulletMounted items:
 2nd Battalion Orders, 9 Mar 1908, Colour Sergeant W Carter passed class of instruction at School of Musketry, Hythe
 2nd Battalion Orders, 29 Sep 1906, Sergeant Carter re-engaged with King’s Own.
 Battalion Orders, 24 Jun 1911, Colour Sergeant Carter, best shot.
 Battalion Orders, 24 Jun 1911, Colour Sergeant Carter, best shot.
Accession Number: KO2168/031
bulletMounted items:
 Letter dated 23 Dec 1909
 Letter dated 13 Dec 1908 from William Duffin on Carter giving up the post of Officers Mess Sergeant
 Card regarding the Funeral of Colonel E H Fitzherbert, 11 Jan 1912
 Photograph of the 2nd Battalion, King’s Own, on board ship.
 Photograph of the 2nd Battalion on quayside, including William Carter and his wife.
 Photograph of 2nd Battalion soldiers wearing numbers for a competition.
Accession Number: KO2168/032
bulletMounted item: Photograph of Fort Regent, Jersey
Accession Number: KO2168/033a
bulletMounted item: Photograph of King’s Birthday Parade at Fort Regent, Jersey, 1909
Accession Number: KO2168/033b
bulletMounted item: Photograph, Company of 2nd Battalion, King’s Own including Colour Sergeant Carter.
FJS Military Series ‘No. 12’
Accession Number: KO2168/033c
bulletMounted item: Photograph, 2nd Battalion King’s Own departing Farnborough, 1911.
FJS Military Series ‘No 132’
Accession Number: KO2168/033d
bulletMounted item: Photograph Marching troops of 2nd Battalion, King’s Own
Accession Number: KO2168/034a
bulletMounted item: Letter to Colour Sergeant Carter 16 Apr 1912 from Lieutenant Colonel G Hibbert concerning Company subscriptions etc.
Accession Number: KO2168/034b
bulletMounted item: Ticket for Dover Cycling Club Annual Supper at the Grand Hotel, Dover, 6 Nov 1912.
Accession Number: KO2168/034c
bulletMounted item: letter to Colour Sergeant Carter, 14 Oct 1912 regarding his application for a commission.
Accession Number: KO2168/035
bulletMounted items:
 Extract from battalion orders, 1st Battalion, King’s Own , Death of Colonel T J Marker, Aug 1913
 Obituary of Colonel T J Marker, Aug 1913
 Photograph: Funeral of Colonel Marker, 5 Aug 1913
Accession Number: KO2168/036
bulletLetter to Colour Sergeant Carter from Mrs Marker, widow of Colonel T J Marker, 24 Sep 1913
Accession Number: KO2168/037
bulletMounted item: Four pages of hand written letter from M L Duffin 30 Jul 1914 to Colour Sergeant William Carter.
Accession Number: KO2168/038a
bulletMounted item: Hand-written letter from Carleton to Colour Sergeant William Carter 21 Dec 1914
Accession Number: KO2168/038b
bulletMounted items:
 Extract from The Times, London Gazette 15 Jan 1915, Colour Sergeant William Carter to be 2nd Lieutenant.
 Letter from Carleton (Hotel Metropole, Blackpool) 16 Jan 1915 congratulations on Commission.
 Letter from F B Matthews to Colour Sergeant Carter dated 10 Jan 1915 on his commissioning.
 Letter from WA Duffin to Colour Sergeant Carter dated 24 Nov 1914, suggesting that he goes to the Army and Navy Store for second hand uniform and recommendations about other items of kit.
Accession Number: KO2168/039
bulletMounted items:
 Letter from M L Duffin to Colour Sergeant Carter, 18 Jan 1914, from 36 Wyresdale Road, Lancaster.
 Letter from W H Hibber to Carter, 29 Dec 1914
 Letter from Anderson to Carter 7 Nov 1914
Accession Number: KO2168/040
bulletCommission of 2nd Lieutenant William Carter, 7 Nov 1914
Accession Number: KO2168/041
bullet“Kenilworth Pie” Dec 1914. Duplicated and printed ‘Journal’ produced during the journey of RMS Kenilworth Castle from Bombay (19 Nov 1914) to Gibraltar (16 Dec 1914) en route to England with the 1st Battalion on board.
Accession Number: KO2168/042
bulletMounted item: Message from HM King to the 28th Division
Accession Number: KO2168/043a
bulletMounted item: newspaper cutting, ‘Bayonet Charge in the Dark’
Accession Number: KO2168/043b
bulletMounted item: Letter dated 12 Mar 1915 to Carter from A R Martin on note paper of the British Red Cross Society, Queen Mary’s Convalescent Home for British Officers, re Carter being wounded.
Accession Number: KO2168/043c
bulletMounted item: Battalion Orders by Lieutenant W Carter, Commanding 11th (S) Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, Lancaster 7 Aug 1915. Includes list of men joining the battalion and Carter’s appointment as Adjutant
Accession Number: KO2168/044a
bulletMounted item: Extract from 11th Battalion, King’s Own, Orders 24 Sep 1915. Captain and Adjutant, W Carter, will perform the duties of President Officers Mess.
Accession Number: KO2168/044b
bulletMounted item: Extract from 11th Battalion, King’s Own, 23 Sep 1915. Lieutenant William Carter to be Temporary Captain.
Accession Number: KO2168/044c
bulletMounted item: Letter from Major G Barton, Honorary Treasurer, Prisoner of War (Care Committee) King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, 1 Jan 1916
Accession Number: KO2168/045a
bulletMounted item: Message from HM King, 25 May 1916, to 40th Division, repeated 27 May 1916, Blackdown, for the 11th Battalion, King’s Own, prior to their departure overseas.
Accession Number: KO2168/045b
bulletMounted items:
 Death notice for William Amos Carter, (Winkie) at Horsham, the son of Captain and Mrs Carter, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, aged 11 years. Died 28 Jan 1916.
 Newspaper report on funeral of William Amos Carter
 Hand written note as to the last words of Willie Carter
 Letter from Mary L Duffin, 3 Meadowside, Lancaster, 30 Jan 1916 to Carters regarding the death of their son.
Accession Number: KO2168/046
bulletLetter from Major General W H Anderson, General Staff, First Army, to HQ 94th Infantry Brigade (31st Division) re attack on Acheville Section, 16 Oct 1917. Dated 21 Oct 1917.
Accession Number: KO2168/047
bulletNote about proposed battle.
Accession Number: KO2168/048a
bulletSecret Letter concerning Corps operations and possible advance, Gavrille, Oppy and Fresnoy, XIII Corps, 5 Aug 1917. Brigadier Ian Stewart.
Accession Number: KO2168/048b
bulletFour possible operations, Green, Red, Blue and Yellow.
Accession Number: KO2168/048c
bulletTrench Map, Oppy and Gavrelle, 1:10 000
Accession Number: KO2168/048d
bulletTrench Map: Arras, Bailleul, Oppy, Gavrelle, with coloured markings of posts and systems.
Accession Number: KO2168/049
bulletNote regarding attachment map showing suitable positions for projectors. 16 Jul 1917
Accession Number: KO2168/050a
bulletTrench Map, Oppy Area. Areas shown are suitable targets for projectors.
Accession Number: KO2168/050b
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917
Index of Instructions and Appendices page 1 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-01
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 2 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-02
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 3 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-03
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 4 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-04
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 5 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-05
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 6 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-06
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 7 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-07
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 8 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-08
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 9 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-09
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 10 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-10
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 11 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-11
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 12 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-12
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 13 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-13
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 14 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-14
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 15 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-15
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 16 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-16
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 17 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-17
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 18 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-18
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 19 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-19
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 20 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-20
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 21 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-21
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 22 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-22
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 23 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-23
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 24 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-24
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 25 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-25
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 26 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-26
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 27 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-27
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 28 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-28
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 29 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-29
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 30 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-30
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 31 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-31
bulletInstructions and Appendices for the Attack on German Trenches from Windmill, 21 Jun 1917 page 32 of 32
Accession Number: KO2168/051-32
bulletHeadquarters 94th Infantry Brigade, Extract from German Wireless 30 Jun 1917
Accession Number: KO2168/052
bulletSpecial Order of the Day by Brigadier General G T Carter Campbell DSO Commanding 94th Infantry Brigade, 3 Jul 1917
Accession Number: KO2168/053
bulletMessages received regarding operations participated in by 94th Infantry Brigade, 28 Jun 1917
Accession Number: KO2168/054
bulletAerial photograph 2 Jul 1917. 51B B24 BD C19AC. Distributed 6 Jul 1917
Accession Number: KO2168/055
bulletHeadquarters 31st Division. Report on the Attack on the German Front Line Trenches between Gavrelle and Oppy Wood 28 Jun 1917 by 94th Infantry Brigade, dated 6 Jul 1917 and 9 Jul 1917. Page 1 of 8
Accession Number: KO2168/056-01
bulletHeadquarters 31st Division. Report on the Attack on the German Front Line Trenches between Gavrelle and Oppy Wood 28 Jun 1917 by 94th Infantry Brigade, dated 6 Jul 1917 and 9 Jul 1917. Page 2 of 8
Accession Number: KO2168/056-02
bulletHeadquarters 31st Division. Report on the Attack on the German Front Line Trenches between Gavrelle and Oppy Wood 28 Jun 1917 by 94th Infantry Brigade, dated 6 Jul 1917 and 9 Jul 1917. Page 3 of 8
Accession Number: KO2168/056-03
bulletHeadquarters 31st Division. Report on the Attack on the German Front Line Trenches between Gavrelle and Oppy Wood 28 Jun 1917 by 94th Infantry Brigade, dated 6 Jul 1917 and 9 Jul 1917. Page 4 of 8
Accession Number: KO2168/056-04
bulletHeadquarters 31st Division. Report on the Attack on the German Front Line Trenches between Gavrelle and Oppy Wood 28 Jun 1917 by 94th Infantry Brigade, dated 6 Jul 1917 and 9 Jul 1917. Page 5 of 8
Accession Number: KO2168/056-05
bulletHeadquarters 31st Division. Report on the Attack on the German Front Line Trenches between Gavrelle and Oppy Wood 28 Jun 1917 by 94th Infantry Brigade, dated 6 Jul 1917 and 9 Jul 1917. Page 6 of 8
Accession Number: KO2168/056-06
bulletHeadquarters 31st Division. Report on the Attack on the German Front Line Trenches between Gavrelle and Oppy Wood 28 Jun 1917 by 94th Infantry Brigade, dated 6 Jul 1917 and 9 Jul 1917. Page 7 of 8
Accession Number: KO2168/056-07
bulletHeadquarters 31st Division. Report on the Attack on the German Front Line Trenches between Gavrelle and Oppy Wood 28 Jun 1917 by 94th Infantry Brigade, dated 6 Jul 1917 and 9 Jul 1917. Page 8 of 8
Accession Number: KO2168/056-08
bulletMounted items:
 Appointment of Captain W Carter as Brigade Major 94th Infantry Brigade, 20 Sep 1916
 Special Order of the Day 28 Jan 1918 by Brigadier General G T C Carter-Campbell DSO Commanding 94th Infantry Brigade on his departure
 Newspaper obituary of G T C Carter-Campbell DSO.
Accession Number: KO2168/057
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German soldiers in trench.
Accession Number: KO2168/058-01
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – Tree and trench.
Accession Number: KO2168/058-02
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – Tree and trench.
Accession Number: KO2168/058-03
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – View of no-man’s land through damaged building
Accession Number: KO2168/058-04
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – Trees and trench
Accession Number: KO2168/058-05
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German soldiers in trench
Accession Number: KO2168/058-06
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German soldiers with wood shuttering and sand bags in trench.
Accession Number: KO2168/058-07
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – View of buildings and bomb damage
Accession Number: KO2168/058-08
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German soldiers sat at meal time
Accession Number: KO2168/058-09
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – bomb damaged building
Accession Number: KO2168/058-10
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German soldiers in trench
Accession Number: KO2168/058-11
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – View of no-man’s land
Accession Number: KO2168/058-12
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – View of no-man’s land
Accession Number: KO2168/058-13
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German trench with fire step and German soldiers
Accession Number: KO2168/058-14
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German trenches
Accession Number: KO2168/058-15
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German trenches
Accession Number: KO2168/058-16
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German trench with seated soldier
Accession Number: KO2168/058-17
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – damage caused by fallen tree on wall
Accession Number: KO2168/059-01
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German positions to the rear of the front line
Accession Number: KO2168/059-02
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – German trench.
Accession Number: KO2168/059-03
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph – View behind German lines
Accession Number: KO2168/059-04
bulletMounted item: captured German photograph - View behind German lines - trees
Accession Number: KO2168/059-05
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Carter dated 10 Dec1917
 Letter to Carter dated 15 Dec 1917 from Brigadier Jeudwine, Commanding 55th West Lancashire Division.
Accession Number: KO2168/060
bulletDocument bound with treasury tag: Secret 55th (West Lancashire) Division. Narrative of operations against Gillemont Farm and the Knoll, 20 Nov 1917 in conjunction with the General Attack against the German Defences, near Cambrai.
Cover plus six typed foolscap sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/061
bulletColoured map covering the area of France between Doullens, Arras and Bapaume etc.
Accession Number: KO2168/062
bulletMentioned in Despatches Certificate to Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) William Carter, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, attached 11th Battalion. Despatches of 13 Nov 1916.
Accession Number: KO2168/063
bulletDocument stapled in top left hand corner: “A short account of the part played by the 40th Division in the Operations round Bapaume, 21-26 Mar 1918.
Eight foolscap sheets including cover, with pencil written notes on the rear of the last page.
Accession Number: KO2168/064
bulletDocument fastened with brass clip, in top left hand corner, 42nd Division Summary of Operations 22 Mar 1918 to 7 Apr 1918. 12 foolscap sheets (including covers).
Accession Number: KO2168/065
bullet40th Division Congratulatory Message, issued with Divisional Routine Orders 4 Apr 1918
Accession Number: KO2168/066
bulletMessage to all ranks of the 40th Division from Major General John Ponsonby, Commanding 40th Division, 28 Mar 1918.
Accession Number: KO2168/067
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 1 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-01
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 2 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-02
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 3 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-03
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 4 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-04
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 5 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-05
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 6 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-06
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 7 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-07
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 8 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-08
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 9 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-09
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 10 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-10
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 11 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-11
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 12 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-12
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 13 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-13
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 14 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-14
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 15 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-15
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 16 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-16
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 17 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-17
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 18 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-18
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 19 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-19
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 20 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-20
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 21of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-21
bulletWar Diary, Army Form C2118 Typed.
Croix Du Bac. 8/9 Apr 1918 to 13 Apr 1918. 40th Division. Page 22 of 22
Accession Number: KO2168/068-22
bulletNarrative of Operations carried out by the 40th Division from 9 Apr 1918 to 14 Apr 1918. Page 1 of 4
Accession Number: KO2168/069-01
bulletNarrative of Operations carried out by the 40th Division from 9 Apr 1918 to 14 Apr 1918. Page 2 of 4
Accession Number: KO2168/069-02
bulletNarrative of Operations carried out by the 40th Division from 9 Apr 1918 to 14 Apr 1918. Page 3 of 4
Accession Number: KO2168/069-03
bulletNarrative of Operations carried out by the 40th Division from 9 Apr 1918 to 14 Apr 1918. Page 4 of 4
Accession Number: KO2168/069-04
bulletMessage of appreciation XV Corps, 40th Division. Dated 13 Apr 1918 and 16 apr 1918.
Accession Number: KO2168/070
bulletReport on the Battle of Armentiers from 4.15 am to 12 noon 9 Apr 1918. So far as it affected the 40th Division, right and Reserve Brigades. Page 1 of 5
Accession Number: KO2168/071-01
bulletReport on the Battle of Armentiers from 4.15 am to 12 noon 9 Apr 1918. So far as it affected the 40th Division, right and Reserve Brigades. Page 2 of 5
Accession Number: KO2168/071-02
bulletReport on the Battle of Armentiers from 4.15 am to 12 noon 9 Apr 1918. So far as it affected the 40th Division, right and Reserve Brigades. Page 3 of 5
Accession Number: KO2168/071-03
bulletReport on the Battle of Armentiers from 4.15 am to 12 noon 9 Apr 1918. So far as it affected the 40th Division, right and Reserve Brigades. Page 4 of 5
Accession Number: KO2168/071-04
bulletReport on the Battle of Armentiers from 4.15 am to 12 noon 9 Apr 1918. So far as it affected the 40th Division, right and Reserve Brigades. Page 5 of 5
Accession Number: KO2168/071-05
bulletTrench Map. Armentieres, Fleurbaix etc. Overdrawn showing details of “40th Division Defence Scheme” Showing gun positions, Newton trench mortar emplacements, posts, battalion, brigade HQ’s etc. Marked for operations at Croix de Bac, 9-14 April 1918.
Accession Number: KO2168/072
bulletDuplicated document, bound with ribbon, ‘Secret 40th Division Order of Battle 20 Apr 1918’
Accession Number: KO2168/073
bulletArmy Orders by General Sir Herbert Plumer, Commanding Second Army. Showing Bar to the Military Cross awarded to Temporary Major William Carter, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, dated 13 Jun 1918.
Accession Number: KO2168/074
bulletPhotographic copy of London Gazette 16 Sep 1918 showing the award of the Bar to the Military Cross of Lieutenant (Temporary Major) William Carter MC, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. One of two sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/075a
bulletPhotographic copy of London Gazette 16 Sep 1918 showing the award of the Bar to the Military Cross of Lieutenant (Temporary Major) William Carter MC, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. One of two sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/075b
bulletLetter to William Carter, dated 22 sep 1918 from ? on notepaper of the Ladies’ Army and Navy Cub, Burlington Gardens, London.
Accession Number: KO2168/076
bulletRoutine Orders by Major General J Ponsonby, Commanding 40th Division, 31 May 1918. Including: Awards (Bar to MC for Temporary Major W Carter) Field Cashier, repairs to typewriters, and Divine Service.
Accession Number: KO2168/077
bulletMounted items:
 Temporary Captain W Carter to remain GSO2, 40th Division, 21 Feb 1918
 Appointment of W Carter to Temporary/Major, 25 Feb 1918
 Telegram from Buckingham Palace 8 Jul 1918 to attend Medal Presentation Ceremony.
 Appointment of W Carter to GSO2 XIII Corps 22 Jul 1918.
Accession Number: KO2168/078
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Patterson from John Ponsonby, 21 Jul
 Letter to Patterson from John Ponsonby, 21 Feb 1918 concerning DSO
 London Gazette 30 Jul 1919, to Lieutenant (Temporary Major) William Carter, MC, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, General Staff Officer, II HQ, XIII Corps. Award of DSO for action in Oct 1918.
 Cutting from The Times 17 Feb 1919. Awards for Bravery in the Field, (DSO and MC)
Accession Number: KO2168/079
bulletCertificate awarded of Distinguished Service Order to Lieutenant (Temporary Major) William Carter MC 15 Feb 1919
Accession Number: KO2168/080
bulletThe Statutes of the Distinguished Service Order (Printed Mar 1920)
Accession Number: KO2168/081
bulletMention in Despatch Certificate to Captain (Temporary Major) William Carter DSO MC, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Despatch of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, 16 Mar 1919
Accession Number: KO2168/082
bulletMounted items:
 Message to Bethel’s Force, Solre, Le Chateau, possibly 10 Nov 1918?
 Letter 26 Oct to Carter from Parker HQ 4 corps on his promotion.
 News cutting, Carter’s Transfer to the Wiltshire Regiment.
 Letter 27 Oct 1918, from John F B Morrell
Accession Number: KO2168/083
bulletMounted items:
 Reference for William Carter from Lieutenant General T L N Morland, Commanding XIII Corps, 18 Jan 1919
 Reference for William Carter from Brigadier General Ian Stewart, XIII Corps, 21 Dec 1918
Accession Number: KO2168/084


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, The Ramparts, Ypres, Belgium
Accession Number: KO2168/085-01


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, The Cathedral, Ypres, Belgium
Accession Number: KO2168/085-02


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, The Cloth Hall, Ypres, Belgium
Accession Number: KO2168/085-03


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, The Cathedral, Ypres, Belgium
Accession Number: KO2168/085-04


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Vimy Ridge (My old Brigade HQ)
Accession Number: KO2168/085-05


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Lille Gate Ypres
Accession Number: KO2168/085-06


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Ypres Railway Station
Accession Number: KO2168/085-07


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Hinges Chateau
Accession Number: KO2168/085-08


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Derelict Tanks, Hooge
Accession Number: KO2168/085-09


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Menin Gate, Ypres
Accession Number: KO2168/085-10


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, A main street in Lens, France.
Accession Number: KO2168/086-01


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Polygon Wood
Accession Number: KO2168/086-02


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Last of the Kemmel Towers
Accession Number: KO2168/086-03


Mounted photographs, after the Armistice, Little Kemmel
Accession Number: KO2168/086-04


Mounted photographs, Dennis (Carter) with my Groom in Bonn, Germany
Accession Number: KO2168/087-01


Mounted photographs, House in Bonn “The whole of this floor was my billet at Bonn”
Accession Number: KO2168/087-02

bulletMounted items:
 Letter from Lieutenant General (Military Secretary) 3 Mar 1920 concerning Carter’s promotion.
 Letter from Brigadier General W G Snaithwaite, Commanding Northern Brigade, 11 Feb 1920 on how Carter would be ideal adjutant of 4th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment of 4th Battalion The Wiltshire Regiment or more suitably a Brigade Major in the Regular of Territorial Army.
Accession Number: KO2168/088
bulletMounted items:
 Invitation to Captain Carter to meet the Crown Prince of Japan at Manchester Town Hall, 24 May 1921
 Invitation to Captain Carter to meet the Crown Prince of Japan at Manchester Town Hall 25 May 1921
Accession Number: KO2168/089
bulletMounted items:
 Programme City of Manchester Reception for His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan, 24 May 1921
 Programme City of Manchester Luncheon for His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan, 25 May 1921
Accession Number: KO2168/090
bulletMounted item: newspaper cutting, appointment as Brigade Major, Captain William Carter.
Accession Number: KO2168/091-01
bulletMounted item: copy of confidential report, 1920 by Major General H Shoubridge
Accession Number: KO2168/091-02
bulletMounted item: extract of confidential report, 1921, Major General H Shoubridge
Accession Number: KO2168/091-03
bulletMounted item: Recommendation for promotion, 4 Nov 1921, from Lieutenant General Beauvoir de Lisle, Commanding in Chief Western Command.
Accession Number: KO2168/091-04
bulletMounted item: Photograph, from newspaper, of Major General T H Shoubridge
Accession Number: KO2168/091-05
bulletMounted item: Obituary for Major General Thomas Herbert Shoubridge
Accession Number: KO2168/091-06
bulletMounted item: Letter to Carter, 9 Apr 1922, from Colonel H C Darlington, Commanding the Manchester Brigade, TA.
Accession Number: KO2168/091-07
bulletMounted item: Photograph of Manchester Brigade Camp, Pennings, 1922
Accession Number: KO2168/091-08
bulletMounted item: Photograph, officers at camp, Fleetwood, 1920
Accession Number: KO2168/091-09
bulletMounted item: Photograph, officers at camp, Fleetwood, 1920
Accession Number: KO2168/091-10
bulletMounted items:
 Extract of Confidential Report on Captain William Carter, 2 Sep 1921, by Colonel H C Darlington, Commanding The Manchester Brigade TA and Major General H Shoubridge
 Reference by Colonel F W Challenor, Commanding 127th Infantry Brigade, and Major General A Solly-Flood, Commanding, 42nd Division, 1923.
 Reference (extract of) on envelope, by Colonel Challenor’s Report, 1924
Accession Number: KO2168/092
bulletMounted items:
 Letter 24 Apr 1923 about appointment of Carter as Secretary of Cumberland and Westmoreland Territorial Army Association, by Major General H Shoubridge, Commanding 42nd (East Lancashire) Division, TA.
 Letter from Colonel (unknown) 9 Feb 1923 to Carter about him leaving the army. With pencil reply on the rear.
 Letter from Colonel (unknown) Commanding 6th and 7th Battlions, The Manchester Regiment, 3 Aug 1924.
Accession Number: KO2168/093
bulletReference for Captain William Carter, 2 Dec 1922 by Major General H Shoubridge, Commanding 42nd Division, TA.
Accession Number: KO2168/094-01
bulletReference from Captain William Carter, 1 Dec 1922 by Colonel H C Darlington, Commanding Manchester Infantry Brigade, TA.
Accession Number: KO2168/094-02
bulletMounted items:
 Letter dated 24 Jul 1923 from H J Creedy, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, concerning Captain W C Carter’s extension for over a year beyond the age of 45 years.
 Letter dated 27 Feb 1925 from Colonel C G Williams, concerning retired pay with notes on rear 28 Feb 1925 and 4 Mar 1925.
 Letter 2 Feb 1925 to Officer Commanding 6/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, thanking him for his Adjutant, Captain William Carter, acting as Commandant of Divisional School, Jan 1925.
Accession Number: KO2168/095
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to W Carter from James Buchanan & Co Ltd, Scotch Whisky Distillers, 19 Feb 1925 offering Carter a position on the staff at the Manchester Branch.
 Letter to Major W Carter, 17 may 1926, concerning attached letter and ‘assistance given during the recent emergency’ (General Strike)
 Letter from Major General A Solly-Flood, General Officer Commanding, 42 (East Lancashire) Division. Thanking Major Carter for the good work he has done during the strike…
Accession Number: KO2168/096
bulletMounted items:
 Three page copy letter dated 23 Feb 1926 from W Carter to Colonel ‘with reference to my accepting a Territorial Commission with a view to succeeding you in the command of the 6th/7th Battalion of The Manchester Regiment in Feb 1928.
 Letter to Carter from unknown, 11 Apr 1926
Accession Number: KO2168/097
bulletCommission Certificate for Major William Carter DSO MC, (Territorial Army) 17 Apr 1926
Accession Number: KO2168/098
bulletMounted items:
 Programme for the opening of the Regimental Museum of the King’s Own Royal Regiment, 10 Dec 1929.
 Newspaper photograph of Lieutenant Colonel W Carter, commanding 6/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment.
 Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Carter and Colour Party of the 6/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment.
Accession Number: KO2168/099
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Colonel Carter from Woolavington, 22 Nov 1928
 Letter to Colonel Carter from Woolavington, 15 May 1928 regarding two challenge trophies
 Photograph of silver trophy, 6th/7th Battalion,
 Manchester Regiment, 1928
 Photograph of silver trophy, 6th/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, 1928.
Accession Number: KO2168/100
bulletMounted items:
 Recommendation for Brevet Colonel, 1930, by A H Spooner, commanding 127th Infantry Brigade.
 Reference for Carter by Commander 42 East Lancashire Division as General Officer in Command Western Command.
 Confidential Report on Lieutenant colonel W Carter DSO MC, Commanding 6th/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. 1931 by Colonel T Blatherwick, Commanding 127th Infantry Brigade, 17 Jun 1931, Major General W H Beach, Commander, 42nd Division TA, 15 Jul 1931 and Lieutenant General C J Deverall, commanding in Chief, Western Command, 9 Nov 1931.
Accession Number: KO2168/101
bulletArmy Form A2. Proceedings of an audit board, 6th/7th Battalion The Manchester Regiment. Auditing regimental accounts, 1931.
Accession Number: KO2168/102-01
bulletBalance sheet, Sergeants Mess Account, 6/7th Battalion The Manchester Regiment.
Accession Number: KO2168/102-02
bulletTrading Account Mens and Canteen Cartmel Camp, 1931
Accession Number: KO2168/102-03
bulletMen’s messing account, Cartmel Camp, 1931
Accession Number: KO2168/102-04
bulletBalance Sheet, PMC Account 30 Sep 1931, 6th/7th Battalion The Manchester Regiment
Accession Number: KO2168/102-05
bulletBalance Sheet, PMC Account 30 Sep 1931 6th/7th Battalion The Manchester Regiment
Accession Number: KO2168/102-06
bulletBattalion Orders by Lieutenant Colonel W Carter DSO MC, Commanding 6th/7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment. 15 Feb 1932. On his farewell to the unit.
Accession Number: KO2168/103
bulletMounted items:
 Letter from War Office to Carter 25 Feb 1932 on retirement of his command.
 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Carter to HQ 127th (Manchester) Infantry Brigade TA 15 Feb 1932
 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Carter to General Sir F Reginald Wingate (Honorary Colonel) 15 Feb 1932
 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Carter to General The Honourable Sir Herbert A Lawrence, Colonel, The Manchester Regiment. 15 Feb 1932
Accession Number: KO2168/104
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Lieutenant Colonel W Carter 16 Feb 1932 from General Sir F Reginald Wingate, Honorary Colonel, Manchester Regiment
 Letter to Lieutenant Colonel W Carter 17 Feb 1932 from General Sir F Reginald Wingate, Honorary Colonel, Manchester Regiment
 Copy of letter from Wingate to General Sir William Thwaites, Director-General TA London. 17 Feb 1932
 Letter to Lieutenant Colonel W Carter 19 Feb 1932 from General Sir F Reginald Wingate, Honorary Colonel, Manchester Regiment
 Letter to Lieutenant Colonel W Carter 23 Feb 1932 from General Sir F Reginald Wingate, Honorary Colonel, Manchester Regiment
 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Carter to General The Honourable Sir Herbert A Lawrence, Colonel, The Manchester Regiment. 17 Feb 1932
Accession Number: KO2168/105
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Colonel W Carter, 25 Feb 1932, from Commander 42nd Division
 Letter to Colonel W Carter, 2 Mar 1933 from Commander 42nd Division
 Letter to Colonel W Carter, 14 Feb 1932 from ? at Oakfield, Knutsford, Cheshire
Accession Number: KO2168/106
bulletLetter to Colonel Carter from Adjutant 6th/7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment. 18 Feb 1932.
Accession Number: KO2168/107
bulletLetter to Carter from J S Whitehead 16 Byrom Street, Manchester, 17 Feb 1932 on his retirement as Brevet colonel.
Accession Number: KO2168/108
bulletLetter to Colonel Carter from Second in Command, 6th/7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment, 16 Feb 1932 page one of two
Accession Number: KO2168/109a
bulletLetter to Colonel Carter from Second in Command, 6th/7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment, 16 Feb 1932 page one of two
Accession Number: KO2168/109b
bulletLetter from Colonel Carter to Officer Commanding 6th/7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment, 14 Mar 1932. Concerning ‘the write off’ of items or money.
Accession Number: KO2168/110
bulletMounted items:
 Letter from East Lancashire TA and AF Association, 24 Nov 1937 to Carter regarding his resignation
 Letter from Sir William Coates, 8 Oct 1937, regarding his resignation.
 Scout Association letter (showing badge) of gratitude from boy scout.
Accession Number: KO2168/111
bulletStrength state of Battalion at camp, 8 to 22 Jun 1930, Kimmel Park, Rhyl. Remarks by Inspecting Officer, Major General W H Beach, Divisional Commander and Lieutenant General C F Romer, General Officer Commanding in Chief, 30 Nov 1930.
Accession Number: KO2168/112
bulletRemarks by inspecting officer on training and discipline at Camp 1931. And remarks by Colonel T Blatherwigg, Commanding, 127th (Manchester) Infantry Brigade, 28 Jun 1931. Major General W H Beach, Commanding 42nd Division. Lieutenant General C J Deversell, General Officer in Chief, Western Command. One of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/113a
bulletRemarks by inspecting officer on training and discipline at Camp 1931. And remarks by Colonel T Blatherwick, Commanding, 127th (Manchester) Infantry Brigade, 28 Jun 1931. Major General W H Beach, Commanding 42nd Division. Lieutenant General C J Deversell, General Officer in Chief, Western Command. two of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/113b
bulletLetter with comments on the shooting success of Captain Donner’s Company, 6th/7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment. Colonel T Blatherwick 127th Infantry Brigade and Major General W H Beach, Commander 42nd Division, 16 Nov 1931.
Accession Number: KO2168/114
bulletExtracts from Army Form E569 Weapon Training Return, Nov 1931.
Accession Number: KO2168/115
bulletLetter to Colonel Carter 5 Mar 1937 from Major General W H Beach, Commanding 42nd Division, re trained rifle men.
Accession Number: KO2168/116-01
bulletReport on weapon training, dated 2 Mar 1932 by Major General W H Beach, Commander 42nd Division.
Accession Number: KO2168/116-02
bulletAppendix to Report on weapon training, dated 2 Mar 1932 by Major General W H Beach, Commander 42nd Division.
Accession Number: KO2168/116-03
bulletMounted items:
 Photo of Aysgarth, 8 Claremont Drive, West Timperley
 Photo of Aysgarth, 8 Claremont Drive, West Timperley
Accession Number: KO2168/117
bulletDetails of sales of ‘Black and White’, ‘Buchanan’s Liqueur’ and ‘Royal Household’ whiskies, 1931 to 1939, including the details of volumes sold by the Manchester Office where Carter worked.
Accession Number: KO2168/118
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Carter from James Buchanan & Co Ltd 3 Dec 1931 regarding dinner at Newark.
 Photograph including Colonel Carter and the MP for Grantham and the Mayor and Mayoress of Grantham.
 Letter to Carter from his managers at James Buchanan & Co Ltd, 14 Mar 1940.
Accession Number: KO2168/119
bulletResume of telephone etc conversations, and correspondence between the Group Zone Commander and myself regarding the division of No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard and the appointment to command the new Battalion and the super session of myself by a new commander to No. 2 Battalion, Feb 1941. One of five.
Accession Number: KO2168/120-01
bulletResume of telephone etc conversations, and correspondence between the Group Zone Commander and myself regarding the division of No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard and the appointment to command the new Battalion and the super session of myself by a new commander to No. 2 Battalion, Feb 1941. One of five.
Accession Number: KO2168/120-01
bulletResume of telephone etc conversations, and correspondence between the Group Zone Commander and myself regarding the division of No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard and the appointment to command the new Battalion and the super session of myself by a new commander to No. 2 Battalion, Feb 1941. Two of five.
Accession Number: KO2168/120-02
bulletResume of telephone etc conversations, and correspondence between the Group Zone Commander and myself regarding the division of No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard and the appointment to command the new Battalion and the super session of myself by a new commander to No. 2 Battalion, Feb 1941. Three of five.
Accession Number: KO2168/120-03
bulletResume of telephone etc conversations, and correspondence between the Group Zone Commander and myself regarding the division of No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard and the appointment to command the new Battalion and the super session of myself by a new commander to No. 2 Battalion, Feb 1941. Four of five.
Accession Number: KO2168/120-04
bulletResume of telephone etc conversations, and correspondence between the Group Zone Commander and myself regarding the division of No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard and the appointment to command the new Battalion and the super session of myself by a new commander to No. 2 Battalion, Feb 1941. Five of five.
Accession Number: KO2168/120-05
bulletLetter from Commander No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard 12 Feb 1941 to HQ Altrincham and District Group, Cheshire Home Guard.
Accession Number: KO2168/121
bulletLetter from Commander No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard 14 Feb 1941 to HQ Altrincham and District Group, Cheshire Home Guard.
Accession Number: KO2168/122
bulletFarewell Order by Colonel W Carter, Commanding, No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard.
Accession Number: KO2168/123
bulletLetter from William Carter ‘Volunteer’ No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, to Adjutant, No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham, Home Guard, 14 Mar 1941. One of three.
Accession Number: KO2168/124-01
bulletLetter from William Carter ‘Volunteer’ No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, to Adjutant, No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham, Home Guard, 14 Mar 1941. Two of three.
Accession Number: KO2168/124-02
bulletLetter from William Carter ‘Volunteer’ No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, to Adjutant, No. 2 Battalion, Altrincham, Home Guard, 14 Mar 1941. Three of three.
Accession Number: KO2168/124-03
bulletLetter from William Carter to Officer commanding No 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, 6 May 1941. One of seven.
Accession Number: KO2168/125-01
bulletLetter from William Carter to Officer commanding No 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, 6 May 1941. Two of seven.
Accession Number: KO2168/125-02
bulletLetter from William Carter to Officer commanding No 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, 6 May 1941. Three of seven.
Accession Number: KO2168/125-03
bulletLetter from William Carter to Officer commanding No 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, 6 May 1941. Four of seven.
Accession Number: KO2168/125-04
bulletLetter from William Carter to Officer commanding No 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, 6 May 1941. Five of seven.
Accession Number: KO2168/125-05
bulletLetter from William Carter to Officer commanding No 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, 6 May 1941. Six of seven.
Accession Number: KO2168/125-06
bulletLetter from William Carter to Officer commanding No 2 Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, 6 May 1941. Seven of seven.
Accession Number: KO2168/125-07
bulletLetter to W Carter from General Sir R Gordon-Finlayson, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, 9 May 1941. Regarding Home Guard Command. Page one of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/126-01
bulletLetter to W Carter from General Sir R Gordon-Finlayson, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, 9 May 1941. Regarding Home Guard Command. Page two of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/126-02
bulletLetter to W Carter from General Sir R Gordon-Finlayson, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, 15 May 1941. Regarding Home Guard Command. Page one of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/127-01
bulletLetter to W Carter from General Sir R Gordon-Finlayson, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, 15 May 1941. Regarding Home Guard Command. Page two of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/127-02
bulletLetter to W Carter from General Sir R Gordon-Finlayson, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, 30 May 1941. Regarding Home Guard Command.
Accession Number: KO2168/128
bulletLetter from Colonel R F Harrison, Commander, No. 2 Zone, Home Guard West Lancashire Area to Colonel W Carter, 15 Feb 1941
Accession Number: KO2168/129
bulletLetter from Brigadier A I Macdougall to Colonel William Carter, 23 May 1941, re Carter’s Home Guard command.
Accession Number: KO2168/130
bulletCopy of letter from William Carter to Brigadier Macdougall, 27 May 1941
Accession Number: KO2168/131
bulletPrécis of a lecture given by Colonel W Garter, DSO, MC, ‘A Day At Duty’ Home Guard
Accession Number: KO2168/132
bulletFarewell Order by Colonel W Carter No. 2. Battalion, Altrincham Home Guard, 21 Feb 1941.
Accession Number: KO2168/133
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, One of Twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-01
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Two of Twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-02
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Three of Twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-03
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Four of Twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-04
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Five of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-05
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Six of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-06
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Seven of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-07
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Eight of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-08
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Nine of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-09
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Ten of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-10
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Eleven of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-11
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Twelve of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-12
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Thirteen of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-13
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Fourteen of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-14
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Fifteen of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-15
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Sixteen of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-16
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Seventeen of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-17
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Eighteen of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-18
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Nineteen of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-19
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Twenty of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-20
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Twenty one of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-21
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Twenty two of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-22
bulletSecret. Copy Number 2, No. 2 Battalion Altrincham Home Guard Defence Scheme, Twenty three of twenty three sheets.
Accession Number: KO2168/134-23
bulletNewspaper cutting stating Colonel W Carter has been appointed Commander, Lancashire Home Guard, Anti-Aircraft Group Royal Artillery, 1942
Accession Number: KO2168/135
bulletMounted items:
 Letter 24 Feb 1941 to William Carter on his ceasing Command of Home Guard unit from former Chief Staff Commander Altrincham Group Headquarters.
 Letter 26 Feb 1941 from new Commander of the Battalion.
 Letter 21 Feb 1941 letter to Carter regarding his departure as battalion commander.
Accession Number: KO2168/136
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Carter from Commander No. 1 Battalion, 14 Feb 1941
 Letter to Carter from Second in Commander, No. 2 Battalion, Home Guard, 20 Feb 1941
 Letter to Carter from former Company Commander, 24 Feb 1941
 Letter to Carter from former Company Commander, 5 Mar 1941.
Accession Number: KO2168/137
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Carter, 30 Jul ? Regarding stores.
 Letter to Carter, 1 Apr 1921 regarding Carter’s departure
 Letter to Carter, 26 Sep 1931 from PMC Whittington Barracks, for picture of Menin Gate.
Accession Number: KO2168/138
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Carter 5 Nov 1920 regarding his potential to command.
 Letter of recommendation, 4 Jun 1919, from Colonel Charles Willoughby, Officer Commanding, 120th Infantry Brigade, Sep 1915 to Mar 1917.
 Letter of Recommendation, 24 Jan 1919
 Letter of Recommendation, 8 Jun 1919 from Major General John Ponsonby, Commanding, 5th Division, British Expeditionary Force.
Accession Number: KO2168/139
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Carter, 10 May 1944, from Officer Commanding 122 (101 County of Lancaster Home Guard) Z AA Battery Royal Artillery on his retirement at the age of 65 years.
 Letter to Carter, from 103 County of Lancaster Home Guard AA Z Battery, Royal Artillery, 7 May 1944.
 Letter to Carter, 10 May 1944 on his retirement.
Accession Number: KO2168/140
bulletMounted items:
 Letter to Carter from Officer Commanding, 205 (104 County of Lancaster Home Guard) Z AA Battery Royal Artillery, 6 May 1944, on his retirement as Brigade Advisor.
 Letter to Carter from Major Commanding, 203 (102 County of Lancaster Home Guard) Z AA Battery, Royal Artillery. 10 May 1944.
 Letter to Carter from Major Commanding, 216 (105 County of Lancaster Home Guard) AA Z Battery, Royal Artillery. 7 May 1944.
 Letter to Carter, 5 May 1944 from ?
 Letter to Carter, 8 May 1944 from Adjutant Manchester Area Mechanised Transport Corps on his resignation.
Accession Number: KO2168/141
bulletMounted letters:
 Letter from Colonel Duffin to William Carter.
 Letter from Mrs Duffin to Colour Sergeant William Carter, 13 Dec 1908.
Accession Number: KO2168/142
bulletMounted items:
 Autographed menu 3 Mar 1925
 Admission ticket to investiture at Buckingham Palace, 21 Dec 1918
 Invite to Major W Carter from Toc H, Manchester to unveiling of the photographs of the Victoria Cross winners of the 42nd Division, 11 Dec 1926.
 Newspaper cutting – three new VC Awarded including Private Harry Christian, 10210, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.
 Photograph of Carter and ladies at TA Camp?
 Photograph Colonel Carter addressing TA soldiers at camp.
 Programme of training arrangements 6th/7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment, for Nov 1930 to Oct 1931. Includes Battalion Orders, Training Arrangements, sports and social events.
Accession Number: KO2168/143
bulletMounted items:
 News cutting: Re Carter’s Commission in Territorial Army.
 Letter 4 Sep 1944, retirement gift of 100 guineas sent to Carter which he gave to the YMCA War Services Fund.
 News cutting, Carter’s visit to Manchester Schools, circa 1942
 Letter to Carter, 6 Aug 1917, from Mrs Yeatherd regarding the death of her sons and mention of death of Captain T de la Rue.
Accession Number: KO2168/144
bulletCopy letter 3 Apr 1939, from General Reginald Wingate to General Sir Walter Kirke, regarding Colonel Carter.
Accession Number: KO2168/145
bulletRecord of Service, Colonel William Carter from 1897 to 5 May 1944
Accession Number: KO2168/146
bulletLetter to Colonel William Carter from War Office, 12 May 1939 regarding Staff Appointments. Page one of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/147a
bulletLetter to Colonel William Carter from War Office, 12 May 1939 regarding Staff Appointments. Page two of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/147b
bulletLetter to Major Woodhouse, War Office, regarding Carter’s potential service in peace and war, 12 May 1939. One of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/148a
bulletLetter to Major Woodhouse, War Office, regarding Carter’s potential service in peace and war, 12 May 1939. Two of two.
Accession Number: KO2168/148b
bulletLetter from War Office to William Carter, 30 Nov 1938, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/149
bulletLetter from War Office to Carter, 5 Apr 1939, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/150
bulletLetter from War Office to Carter, 1 Apr 1939, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/151
bulletLetter from War Office to Carter, 8 Aug 1939, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/152
bulletLetter from War Office to Carter, 22 Sep 1939, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/153
bulletLetter from Carter to War Office, 23 Sep 1939, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/154
bulletLetter from Carter to War Office, 27 Sep 1939, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/155
bulletLetter from War Office to Carter, 10 Oct 1939, regarding offer of war services.
Accession Number: KO2168/156
bulletLetter from Edward Grigg to Carter, 20 Oct 1939, regarding offer of war services.
Accession Number: KO2168/157
bulletLetter from War Office to Carter, 20 Oct 1939, regarding War Service.
Accession Number: KO2168/158
bulletLetter from War Office to Carter, 20 Nov 1939, regarding War Service.
Accession Number: KO2168/159
bulletLetter from William Carter, to War Office, 24 May 1940, regarding offer of War Service.
Accession Number: KO2168/160a
bulletLetter from William Carter, to War Office, 24 May 1940, regarding offer of War Service.
Accession Number: KO2168/160b
bulletBrief record of service, 1897-1919
Accession Number: KO2168/161a
bulletBrief record of service, 1920-1925
Accession Number: KO2168/161b
bulletBrief record of service, 1926-1937
Accession Number: KO2168/161c
bulletLetter from War Office to William Carter, 28 May 1940 regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/162
bulletLetter from Carter to War Office, 31 May 1940, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/163
bulletLetter from Carter to War Office, 11 Dec 1941, regarding offer of services.
Accession Number: KO2168/164
bulletLetter from War Office to William Carter, 30 Dec 1941.
Accession Number: KO2168/165
bulletRemoved from original binding. Diary of William Carter, employed by James Buchanan & Co. Ltd. Oct 1928 to Jul 1929 whilst visiting Aden, India, Burma, Ceylon, Port Sudan, Khartoum, etc. Visiting Clubs, Messes, Shops etc.
Diary formed of 132 pages plus copies of reports and letters sent home.
Accession Number: KO2168/166
bullet‘Mark Lane Binder’ produced by Arthur Foote Limited, 24 Brown Street, Manchester. Marked in red pencil ‘Commander No. 2 Battalion Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), Battalion Orders.’ Accession Number KO2168/167

 

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