| Surname: | Joualt |
| Initials: | E L |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | T/130593 |
| Notes: | CMP. FSP. Enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps, transferred to CMP His number is not prefixed by T/ in London Gazette. 31/8/40 Transferred to the Intelligence Corps. His name is spelt Jouault in discharge book 3. Edward Louis Joualt. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 34936 Page: 5327 Sept. 3, 1940) |
| Citation: | Military Medal Citation.France & FlandersAt about 1400hrs on 8 June Sergeant Joualt on a motorcycle went to FORGES-LES-EAUX to find and bring back another FSP (Field Security Policeman) who he knew was on duty at this place, but ran into a column of German tanks and was captured. French guns opened fire on the column and Sergeant Joualt escaped during the confusion, only to be re-captured half an hour later. He had by this time obtained civilian clothes at a deserted farm. He was taken to a village south of BUCHY to await escort. At 1730hrs he again escaped and rejoined his section in the early hours of 9 June, bringing back valuable information as to the enemy's strength. Sergeant Joualt acted throughout with complete disregard of personal safety and his only thought was to bring in a man of his section.Awarded the MM. Recommended by his Section Commander Lt P Boggis-Rolfe. National Archive WO 373/16. |
