St Erth - Notable People

Notable People

Herbert Augustine Carter VC was the son of the vicar of St Erth and served in two campaigns in East Africa. He is buried at St Erth in a plot planted with tropical plants including laurels and castor oil plants. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum at Bodmin.

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