James Harter facts for kids
For the English landowner and administrator, see James Francis Hatfield Harter. For the American country music artist, see J. Michael Harter.
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James Harter
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| Born | 1888 |
| Died | 1960 (aged 71−72) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1943 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 1935 |
| Unit | Royal Fusiliers |
| Commands held | 5th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in dispatches (5) |
Major General James Francis Harter DSO MC (1888–1960) was a British Army officer who became colonel of the Royal Fusiliers.
Military career
Harter served with Royal Fusiliers in World War I, being wounded in 1914 and then, as a captain, being awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 1918.
Attending the Staff College, Camberley from 1924 to 1925, during World War II he commanded a formation in the North Midlands. He later served as colonel of the Royal Fusiliers.
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