Albert Desbrisay Carter was the highest scoring ace to serve with 19 Squadron. On 19 May 1918, he was captured behind enemy lines after his Sopwith Dolphin was shot down by Paul Billik of Jasta 52. Repatriated on 13 December 1918, Carter was killed in a flying accident while testing a Fokker D.VII on 22 May 1919.
Carter's Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Order are on display at the Fort Beauséjour Museum in Aulac, New Brunswick, Canada.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Maj. Albert Desbrisay Carter, Infy., and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He destroyed two enemy aeroplanes, drove down several others out of control, and on two occasions attacked enemy troops from a low altitude. He showed great keenness and dash as a patrol leader.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July 1918 (30801/8444)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO) Bar
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.
(D.S.O. gazetted 18th February, 1918.)
Supplement to the London Gazette, 16 September 1918 (30901/10861)
![Croix de Guerre [France]](/images/medals/france/cdg.gif){kind=small}
