In Memory Of

HARTER, JOHN GERRARD (JEAN GERARD)

Service Details
Age:
 19
Date of Birth:
 1924-10-11
Rank:
 Apprentice
Unit:
 M.V. Congella (London)
Regiment:
 Merchant Navy
Date of Death:
 1943-10-24
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, as the result of gunfire from an enemy (Japanese) submarine.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Panel 31.
Cemetery:
 TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 London
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
Son of Raoul Raymond Harter and Helene Marguerite (nee Reid) Harter. Born Durban. Educated at Marist Brothers, Durban. After Bothie, in 1942, joined Andrew Weir & Co. Ex-cadet of South African Training Ship General Botha. On St. Henry's College (Marist Brothers Durban) Roll of Honour. Commemoration stone in Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery