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'''William Donovan Joynt''' ] (] ] - ] ]) was an ]n recipient of the ], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to ] and ] forces. He was born at ], Melbourne and educated at The Grange Preparatory School and later ]. '''William Donovan Joynt''' ] (19 March 1887 - 6 June 1986) was an ]n recipient of the ], the highest military award given to ] and ] forces.


On 23 August 1918 at ], near Chuignes, Peronne, ], he performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
⚫ He was 29 years old, and a ] in the ], ] during the ] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
==Biography==
He was born at ], Melbourne and educated at The Grange Preparatory School and later ].


⚫ He was 29 years old, and a ] in the ], ] during the ].
⚫ On ] ] at ], near Chuignes, Peronne, ], Lieutenant Joynt took charge when his company commander had been killed. When the leading battalion had been demoralized by heavy casualties, he rushed forward and reorganized the remnants of the battalion. Having discovered that heavy fire on the flanks was causing delay and casualties, he led a frontal bayonet attack on the wood, thus saving a critical situation. Later, at Plateau Wood, after severe hand-to-hand fighting, he turned a stubborn defence into an abject surrender. He was subsequently badly wounded by a shell.

⚫ Lieutenant Joynt took charge when his company commander had been killed. When the leading battalion had been demoralized by heavy casualties, he rushed forward and reorganized the remnants of the battalion. Having discovered that heavy fire on the flanks was causing delay and casualties, he led a frontal bayonet attack on the wood, thus saving a critical situation. Later, at Plateau Wood, after severe hand-to-hand fighting, he turned a stubborn defence into an abject surrender. He was subsequently badly wounded by a shell.


He later achieved the rank of ]. He later achieved the rank of ].
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William Donovan Joynt, 1919.

William Donovan Joynt VC (19 March 1887 - 6 June 1986) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award given to British and Commonwealth forces.

On 23 August 1918 at Herleville Wood, near Chuignes, Peronne, France, he performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Biography

He was born at Elsternwick, Melbourne and educated at The Grange Preparatory School and later Melbourne Church of England Grammar School.

He was 29 years old, and a lieutenant in the 8th (Victorian) Battalion, Australian Imperial Force during the First World War.

Lieutenant Joynt took charge when his company commander had been killed. When the leading battalion had been demoralized by heavy casualties, he rushed forward and reorganized the remnants of the battalion. Having discovered that heavy fire on the flanks was causing delay and casualties, he led a frontal bayonet attack on the wood, thus saving a critical situation. Later, at Plateau Wood, after severe hand-to-hand fighting, he turned a stubborn defence into an abject surrender. He was subsequently badly wounded by a shell.

He later achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel.

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