John (Jack) Cater served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the First World war. He was wounded at the Battle of Ypres, Belgium and discharged and returned to work for the Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company.
Carter was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Palm Leaf by the Royal Canadian Legion. The auditorium in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 and Cater Avenue are named in his honour.