General Information
Service(s):
Royal Australian Air Force
Service No:
405375
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Date of Birth:
11 May 1914
Place of Birth:
Harrow, England
Prisoner of War:
No
Honours:
Distinguished Flying Cross
Award Citations
Distinguished Flying Cross
Flying Officer CARTER was posted to No. 4 Tac/R. Squadron on the 1st August, 1943, and since that date has completed 120 hours of operational flying, consisting of 45 operational sorties.
Whilst on tactical reconnaissance missions he has repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire in order to ascertain its position so that the gun positions could be destroyed.
Flying Officer CARTER's courage, determination and devotion to duty have been outstanding.
Unit: No. 4 Squadron, RAAF
Archival Material
National Archives of Australia
| Series No. | Control Symbol | Item Title | Digitised Item | Item ID |
| A9300 | CARTER S R | CARTER SYDNEY ROY : Service Number - 405375 : Date of birth - 11 May 1914 : Place of birth - HARROW ENGLAND : Place of enlistment - BRISBANE : Next of Kin - CARTER HELENA |
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5373421 |
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Record Published:
New Book Release:
8 October 2023