The Tallest Soldier
Item
Title
The Tallest Soldier
Who?
Harry Barter
Item(s)
Photo of Harry from the Totnes Image Bank.
Photo of Harry
Photo of Harry
Story
Harry Barter came from Littlehempston near Totnes, Devon, he was born in 1892. Harry was renowned for being the tallest serving soldier in the British Army in WWI, being 6 foot 9 inches. He served as a Grenadier Guard in France. When he was wounded they had to make a special hospital bed for him. He was relieved from active service and was a carpenter in the Labour Corps.
When?
1914
Where?
France
Contributor
David Charles Yabsley
Collection Day
04/05/2019 Plympton Library
This item was submitted on June 11, 2019