Joux, de, Edward Ernest
- Date of birth:
- January 27th, 1921 (Portobello/Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
- Date of death:
- July 21st, 1983 (Timaru/Canterbury, New Zealand)
- Service number:
- 1151582
- Nationality:
- New Zealander
Biography
Edward de Joux joined the RAF May 1940 and transferred to the RNZAF Jun 1944. (NZETC)
He served as a reserve officer with the RNZAF post war. Appointed adjutant for ATC Wing in Auckland from 29 April 1946 to 16 September 1946. Moved to Australia in January 1947. Served with Australian Army from 22 April 1952 to 15 December 1955. Finished career as Assistant manager of a television firm in Brisbane, Australia.
Military Service
13 Sep 1941-27 Apr 1942 Royal Air Force, 7 Squadron
12 Oct 1942-12 Jun 1943 Royal Air Force, 102 Squadron
26 May 1944-25 Jul 1944 Royal Air Force, 514 Squadron
Royal Air Force, 276 Squadron
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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flight Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- January 9th, 1942
"One day in December, 1941, a strong force of bomber aircraft carried out a determined attack on the German warships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst at Brest. The operation was carried out in the face of extremely heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire and determined attacks by enemy fighters. Nevertheless the air crews engaged pressed home their attacks to the utmost and-succeeded in scoring hits
on their objectives. Several enemy aircraft were shot down. The success of the operation, which demanded the highest degree of skill and courage, reflects the greatest credit on the efforts of the following officers and airmen who participated in various capacities as leaders and members of aircraft crews."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flight Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 102 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- November 12th, 1943
"Since being awarded the DFM F/Sgt de Joux has participated in many attacks against some of the enemy's most heavily defended and major targets, such as Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Essen. An excellent Air Gunner, who has shot down 5 enemy night fightersand damaged 2 others. His exceptional fighting spirits, courage and determination in the face of the enemy have set an inspiring example to all Air Gunners in his Squadron. During one raid over Germany F/Sgt de jouz's aircraft was attacked by night fighters while over the target area and the automatic mechanism of his guns put out of action. By use the turret hand- rotation gear and by operating the releases of his guns by hand he set an enemy aircraft on fire during its second attack."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
War Service Medal 1939-1945
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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