Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Carter, Thomas (d.1867)

1382881Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 09 — Carter, Thomas (d.1867)1887Henry Manners Chichester ‎

CARTER, THOMAS (d. 1867), military writer, entered in 1839 as a temporary clerk at the Horse Guards, and subsequently rose to the position of first clerk in the adjutant-general's office. He assisted Mr. Cannon in the preparation of the historical records of the British army, and after that gentleman's retirement edited the published records of the 26th (Cameronians) and 44th regiments, and a new edition of the records of the 13th light infantry. These works, however, were not treated as official publications. Carter was author of ‘Curiosities of War,’ London, 1860, and ‘Medals of the British Army,’ London, 1861–2, and was a constant contributor to ‘Notes and Queries.’ He died on 9 Aug. 1867.

[War Office Lists; Brit. Mus. Cat.]

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