Basic Details
Surname
Harter
Forenames
J C F
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
James C F
Served or died
Died
Notes
Ged Martin (see References) offers this brief biography: ‘As Cambridge men, they were natural officer material. A few seem to have enlisted as privates but some of these were quickly promoted. A rare exception was James Harter, an Etonian whose five years in the school OTC would have guaranteed him a commission. However, in September 1914 he enlisted as a private, insisting that 'he must learn his work before he took the responsibility.' He remained in the ranks for nearly two years before being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, and died in Palestine in November 1917.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Nottinghamshire Yeomanry (Sherwood Rangers)
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Palestine
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
November
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial