Lloyd Julius Joel

· 41027 · United Kingdom

Fate

Unknown

Biography

Awards

• Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 13 November 1942

  One day in October, Squadron Leader Joel flew the leading aircraft of a force of bombers which a1 tacked enemy positions in daylight. Although his aircraft was severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire, he flew it back to base. The next day, in an attack on a landing ground, his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and his observer was seriously wounded. In the face of many difficulties, Squadron Leader Joel skilfully led his formation to base and landed his damaged aircraft safely. This officer, who has completed a large number of sorties, has at all tunes displayed gallantry and devotion to duty. Acting Squadron Leader Ivan Cornwallis STRUTT.

Source: London Gazette notice — Issue 35787, Page 4983 →