Historical information

Joynt was the seventh member of the newly formed Legacy in 1923 and became a member of the Board of Management in 1924 and worked closely with Stan Savige. He was also instrumental in gaining the support of both General Sir John Monash and the R.S.L. to build the Shrine of Remembrance, as well as ensuring media backing and thus public support for the project.
He worked tirelessly for Legacy for 38 years until he retired at the age of 84, and entered fully into comradeship activities throughout his involvement.
He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. See also Cat.Nos. 01303, 01350.
This obituary adds further information about the life of L/- W.D. Joynt and includes a typed copy of an extract from 'They dared mightily' by Laurence Wigmore (Canberra: Australian War Memorial, 1963) pages 141, 142 & 143 which detail the action which won him the V.C.

Significance

Provides more military information than in other obituaries of Joynt, as well as further information on his activities in the broader community.

Physical description

White A4 paper x 6 pages with black type.

Inscriptions & markings

Box 16 L1.14 in black ballpen
Confusingly it is dated 20/6/78, handwritten in black biro, although Joynt did not die until 1986.