Other Names | LLOYD, John Eeward~ |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Chemist |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, W E R Lloyd, St Clair, 65 Cromwell Road, Hawksbury, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Discharged |
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: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross and Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |