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Joyce, N.R. (Norman Roy)

 
 
Full nameJoyce, N.R. (Norman Roy)
IDOC0294996
ObjectBAS-1918-0954
 
CollectionLibrary
ClassificationRoll of Honour
SeriesRoll of Honour 1914-1918
 
InitialsN.R.
First namesNorman Roy
SurnameJoyce
Service no
 
RankLt
OrganisationRoyal Air Force
Unit23 Squadron
 
Prisoner of warNo
Accident
Result of accident
Death dateApril 1st 1918
Remarks
Terms of enlistment
Awards
Attached fromGeneral List
Death details1 April 1918 aged 22


Poppies dedicated to Joyce, N.R. (Norman Roy)

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Words can't convey what your heroic actions then meant, and still mean, to the country you loved. We will remember you!

John Borchert, Saturday April 21st 2018 08:19

 
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Norman Roy Joyce one of three sons of William Henry Joyce (my great uncle) who served in the 1914-1918 war and one of the two who did not return. We thank you for your bravery and honour you for the ultimate sacrifice you made in defending our freedom.

Jeanette Petrie nee Toms , Tuesday April 10th 2018 06:53

 
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1st April 1918, in Rifle Wood (between Moreuil an Thennes) soldiers of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade and Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars repulsed the Germans. They were helped by many planes, among them was Joyce Norman Roy. His plane crashed very close to my house (Berteaucourt-les-Thennes) and I want today to have a special tought for this young brave man.

Marc Pilot, Monday April 9th 2018 16:16

 
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Norman Roy Joyce one of three sons of William Henry Joyce (my 3x great uncle) who served in the 1914-1918 war and one of the two who did not return. We thank you for your bravery and honour you for the ultimate sacrifice you made in defending our freedom. Deb Clark (nee Worth)

Deb Clark, Monday April 9th 2018 11:39

 
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Another young man who fought to preserve the freedom in which I now live. Not forgotten - thank you, Norman.

Christine, Sunday April 8th 2018 23:27

 
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you will always be remembered now our daughter has found you. Thank you for all your bravery daring exploits in the plane and gallantry for country and us .So glad to know a hero in the family

Dilys Smith, Saturday April 7th 2018 02:49

 
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What a brave young man! His memory lives on in these tributes.
With heartfelt thanks for serving so valiantly so we future generations could have a good life and enjoy the freedom from the many sacrifices willingly given by young men such as Norman.

Gayle Murray, Friday April 6th 2018 08:32

 
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Thanks Norman Roy Joyce for your contribution to the war effort. Rest assured that your memory lives.

Clare, Sunday April 1st 2018 14:19

 
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2nd Lt Norman Roy Joyce was one of three brothers who left for the Great War in 1916. Two did not return. Norman was killed in action on 1 April 1918. Rest in Peace, we will not forget.
Nan Bosler, Frederick Meredith Descendants Group, Sunday, 1 April 2018.

Nan Bosler, Sunday April 1st 2018 10:12

 
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2nd Lt Norman Roy Joyce, a 22 y.o. from Neutral Bay, Sydney, left Bertangles air base, northeast of Amiens, France for reconnaissance on 1 April. He did not return. He trained in England with the Royal Flying Corps and joined the 23rd Squadron in January, flying French SPAD S-XIIIs. His aircraft (B6858) was barely 2 months old. The Spring Offensive on the Somme from 21st March pushed the Allies back to defend Amiens (the German target of Operation Michael). But now the Germans were resting, having gained 1000 sq.miles. He became ‘KIA on 1 April 1918‘ when reports came that his plane had fallen out of control and crashed. His death was reported in the Sydney papers on 11th April, also mentioning two brothers still in France. The French say ‘Nous nous les souviendrons' (We will remember them), especially to the Aussies for stopping the Germans before they got to Amiens. We say ‘Lest we forget'. Lt N. R. Joyce is named with the British RAF at the Arras Flying Service Memorial. ...

Jeanie Clark, Sunday April 1st 2018 08:15