Other Information:Alfred enlisted into the R.A.M.C. (T.F.) on 26th September 1914, and was embodied into the 2/2nd West Lancashire Field Ambulance. He was 29 years and 241 days old; was a Sorting & Telegraphist by trade; and was living at 23 Park Street, Liscard at the time. He entered the war in France, with the unit, on 8th September 1915. Alfred had a few stays in hospital due to various illnesses and a sprained ankle. On night of the 7th October 1917 Bearers of the 65th Field Ambulance relieved Bearers of the 63rd Field Ambulance from the Northumberland Fusilier’s Aid Post. Their journey back was marked by a heavy bombardment, and Alfred received a gun shot wound to his back and rib on his right side. He was evacuated back but died from his wounds in No 13 General Hospital, Boulogne. He was the son of James and Margaret Jane Harter of Rishton Lane, Great Lever, Bolton; and the husband of Agnes Harter of 6 Vicarage Grove, Egremont, Wallasey.
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