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William Donovan Joynt

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William Donovan Joynt

Birth
Elsternwick, Glen Eira City, Victoria, Australia
Death
5 May 1986 (aged 97)
Windsor, Stonnington City, Victoria, Australia
Burial
Caulfield South, Glen Eira City, Victoria, Australia
Plot
Lawn P Grave 126
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World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant, in 8th Battalion, Victoria Australian Forces. On August 23, 1918, during an assault on the Germans at Chuignes, France, Lieutenant Joynt's company commander was killed. He immediately took charge of the company, dashing out in front of his men, he led a magnificent frontal bayonet attack and secured the critical situation. For gallant leadership, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and promoted Captain.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant, in 8th Battalion, Victoria Australian Forces. On August 23, 1918, during an assault on the Germans at Chuignes, France, Lieutenant Joynt's company commander was killed. He immediately took charge of the company, dashing out in front of his men, he led a magnificent frontal bayonet attack and secured the critical situation. For gallant leadership, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and promoted Captain.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7768414/william_donovan-joynt: accessed ), memorial page for William Donovan Joynt (19 Mar 1889–5 May 1986), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7768414, citing Brighton General Cemetery, Caulfield South, Glen Eira City, Victoria, Australia; Maintained by Find a Grave.