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John Eeward * LLOYD

Other NamesLLOYD, John Eeward~
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationChemist
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, W E R Lloyd, St Clair, 65 Cromwell Road, Hawksbury, Victoria
Enlistment date1 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name23rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 19 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateDischarged 12 February 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and ability whilst commanding his battalion. During an attack upon the enemy position he displayed excellent judgment in selecting his frontage, which he held against repeated counter attacks. Sfter an exhausting fight against superior numbers, he withdrew his men with losses of 60 percent, but still ready for action, owing to his fine personal example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross and Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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