FREDRICK SWAIN CARTER (D C M)

Rank: Private
Service Number:265156.
Regiment: C Coy 6th Bn Cheshire Regiment
Died Tuesday 30th April 1918
Age 24
County MemorialUnknown
Commemorated\Buried Arneke British Cemetery
CountryFrance

Fredrick Swain's Story.

"His Majesty The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men, for gallantry and distinguished service in the Field:— ... 265156 Pte. F. K. S. Carter, Ches R. (Stockport). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He seized a Vickers gun from a team that had become casualties, took it into the open, and used it so effectively on the enemy that they fell back. He did splendid service."