Korean War
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 3 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
First Lieutenant Joyce was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Joyce was the copilot of a C-47 transport stationed at Donaldson Air Force Base, South Carolina. On January 3, 1953, his aircraft was on a courier run from Newburgh, New York to Donaldson AFB via Pope AFB, Fayetteville, North Carolina. The aircraft developed engine problem and the pilot tried to make an emergency landing at Crabtree Creek State Park near Raleigh, North Carolina. It ran into dense fog and rain and crashed killing three crew members.