Basic Details Surname Carter Forenames H A Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Notes CFHS says he died of heat exhaustion: his VC was awarded in 1903 for actions during service in Somaliland. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Indian Grenadier Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 101st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Indian Grenadiers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Africa Town of death British East Africa Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Disease