Harry Carr
Harry Carr was an MI6 officer.
Early life
Carr was born in Arkhangelsk in 1899 where his father managed a sawmill. He was educated at Haileybury.[1]
Army service
After joining the Army, Carr was sent to northern Russia as an interpreter in 1919.[1]
Secret service
He was demobilised later the same year, and was given a temporary post working for MI(1c) in Helsinki. He was subsequently appointed an Assistant Passport Control Officer, a cover position for work in the intelligence services that would become MI6.[1]
In 1928, Carr replaced Ernest Boyce as head of the MI6 Helsinki Station. Initially a temporary appointment, he would retain the appointment until 1941.[1]
Car was recalled to Britain in May 1945, and was appointed Controller, Northern Area in September 1945.[2]
