Evelyn John Webb-Carter
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Major General
Sir Evelyn John Webb-Carter KCVO
, OBE
, DL
(born 30 January 1946) was the last 'Colonel of The Regiment' of The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) (1999–2006), before their amalgamation into the Yorkshire Regiment
, 3rd Battalion (Duke of Wellington's).
Brian Wolsey Webb-Carter DSO
& Bar
, OBE
(1920–1981).
He was educated at Wellington College
in Berkshire
, before joining the Royal Military Academy
in Sandhurst.
in 1964 and was mentioned in despatches for service in Northern Ireland
in 1980. In 1991 he became Commander of 19th Infantry Brigade and in late 1996 he was appointed the Commander
of the Multinational Division (South West) for the Stabilisation Force
in Bosnia.
In June 1997 he was appointed Major-General commanding the Household Division
and General Officer Commanding
London District
where he gained a strong reputation for tackling racism
. He was the Chairman of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
's 100th birthday celebrations in 2000 and retired in 2001.
He is the current Controller of the Army Benevolent Fund
, a British
charity set up to provide help for former British soldiers and their families who are in need of assistance. He remained the President of the Duke of Wellington's Regimental Association until 2009, when he stood down and was replaced by Brigadier Nick Borwell.
, MC
in 1973. They have three children: Alexander Clive Webb-Carter (born 1975), Helen Celia Webb-Carter (born 1978) and Rose Evelyn Webb-Carter (born 1983).
Major General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
Sir Evelyn John Webb-Carter KCVO
Royal Victorian Order
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, OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, DL
Deputy Lieutenant
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(born 30 January 1946) was the last 'Colonel of The Regiment' of The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) (1999–2006), before their amalgamation into the Yorkshire Regiment
Yorkshire Regiment
The Yorkshire Regiment is one of the largest infantry regiments of the British Army. The regiment is currently the only line infantry or rifles unit to represent a single geographical county in the new infantry structure, serving as the county regiment of Yorkshire covering the historical areas...
, 3rd Battalion (Duke of Wellington's).
Early life
Webb-Carter is the son of BrigadierBrigadier (United Kingdom)
Brigadier is a senior rank in the British Army and the Royal Marines.Brigadier is the superior rank to Colonel, but subordinate to Major-General....
Brian Wolsey Webb-Carter DSO
Distinguished Service Order
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& Bar
Medal bar
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, OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(1920–1981).
He was educated at Wellington College
Wellington College, Berkshire
-Former pupils:Notable former pupils include historian P. J. Marshall, architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, impressionist Rory Bremner, Adolphus Cambridge, 1st Marquess of Cambridge, author Sebastian Faulks, language school pioneer John Haycraft, political journalist Robin Oakley, actor Sir Christopher...
in Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
, before joining the Royal Military Academy
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst , commonly known simply as Sandhurst, is a British Army officer initial training centre located in Sandhurst, Berkshire, England...
in Sandhurst.
Military career
He was commissioned into the Grenadier GuardsGrenadier Guards
The Grenadier Guards is an infantry regiment of the British Army. It is the most senior regiment of the Guards Division and, as such, is the most senior regiment of infantry. It is not, however, the most senior regiment of the Army, this position being attributed to the Life Guards...
in 1964 and was mentioned in despatches for service in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
in 1980. In 1991 he became Commander of 19th Infantry Brigade and in late 1996 he was appointed the Commander
Commander
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of the Multinational Division (South West) for the Stabilisation Force
SFOR
The Stabilisation Force was a NATO-led multinational peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina which was tasked with upholding the Dayton Agreement. It replaced the previous force IFOR...
in Bosnia.
In June 1997 he was appointed Major-General commanding the Household Division
Major-General commanding the Household Division
The Major-General commanding the Household Division commands the troops of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. He is also General Officer Commanding London District.-Recent Commanders:The holders of this office include:...
and General Officer Commanding
General Officer Commanding
General Officer Commanding is the usual title given in the armies of Commonwealth nations to a general officer who holds a command appointment. Thus, a general might be the GOC II Corps or GOC 7th Armoured Division...
London District
London District (British Army)
London District is the name given by the British Army to the area of operations encompassing the Greater London area. Established in 1870 as Home District, it was re-formed in 1905 as London District to be an independent district within the larger command structure of the army, and has remained so...
where he gained a strong reputation for tackling racism
Racism
Racism is the belief that inherent different traits in human racial groups justify discrimination. In the modern English language, the term "racism" is used predominantly as a pejorative epithet. It is applied especially to the practice or advocacy of racial discrimination of a pernicious nature...
. He was the Chairman of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, to avoid confusion with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II...
's 100th birthday celebrations in 2000 and retired in 2001.
He is the current Controller of the Army Benevolent Fund
Army Benevolent Fund
ABF The Soldiers' Charity, formerly the Army Benevolent Fund is a British charity. It is the British Army's national charity and provides financial and practical support to soldiers, former soldiers, and their families in times of need....
, a British
United Kingdom
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charity set up to provide help for former British soldiers and their families who are in need of assistance. He remained the President of the Duke of Wellington's Regimental Association until 2009, when he stood down and was replaced by Brigadier Nick Borwell.
Family
He married the Hon. Anne Celia Wigram, (born 1945) the second daughter of Lt Col Neville Wigram, (2nd Baron Wigram)Neville Wigram, 2nd Baron Wigram
George Neville Clive Wigram, 2nd Baron Wigram, MC is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the British Army. He has held the title of Baron Wigram of Clewer, Berkshire, since 1960 when his father Clive Wigram, 1st Baron Wigram died...
, MC
Military Cross
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in 1973. They have three children: Alexander Clive Webb-Carter (born 1975), Helen Celia Webb-Carter (born 1978) and Rose Evelyn Webb-Carter (born 1983).