Albert Desbrisay Carter [SEP] conflict
Albert Desbrisay Carter
Albert Desbrisay Carter DSO & Bar (2 June 1892 – 22 May 1919) was a Canadian World War I flying ace credited with 28 victories.
Early life and career.
Albert Desbrisay Carter was born in Point de Bute, New Brunswick. Nicknamed "Nick", Carter was student at Mount Allison University, Sackville, N.B. and a pre-war officer in the Canadian militia. Not long after beginning his studies he joined the local infantry company, F Company, 74th Regiment (The New
a patrol leader."
Text of citations Bar to Distinguished Service Order.
"Maj. Albert Desbrisay Carter, D.S.O., New Brunswick R., and R.A.F.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a fighting pilot. In three and a half months he destroyed thirteen enemy machines. He showed the utmost determination, keenness and dash, and his various successful encounters, often against odds, make up a splendid record.
Carter also received the Belgian Croix de Guerre ("London Gazette" 30631) and was Mentioned