Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 578 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

December 8th, 1944

A Flight Engineer with 578 Squadron, he made 39 sorties with a total of 165.26 Flying hours:
"Sergeant Joyce has carried out 39 operational sorties totalling 165.26 hours including attacks on Aachen, Sterkrade, Russelsheim and Kiel. Throughout his operational tour he has proved himself to be a very sound and steady engineer and has worked very hard and efficiently, displaying a combination of theoretical and technical knowledge which has proved an indispensable factor in the culmination of every operation carried out by his crew. Supremely calm, well disciplined and cool, Sergeant Joyce proved that he possesses the marked ability to cope without hesitation and with good common sense with whatever problem comes before him. His work and record inspired his crew and gained him their confidence, he is recommended for the award of the D.F.M."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)