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John Edward LLOYD

ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAnalytical chemist
Address60 Cromwell Road, Hawksburn, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinW E R Lloyd, 60 Cromwell Road, Hawksburn, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment dateNO ENTRY
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name23rd Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 12 May 1917

Bar to MC


Recommendation date: 14 October 1917

FateDischarged 12 February 1916
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. After 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

Bar to Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the mopping up of two 'pill-boxes'. He personally reconnoitred ground in front of the advanced position, and located an enemy strong point, which was blown up, and two prisoners were taken. Though wounded twice, he remained on duty for forty eight hours.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 147
Date: 30 August 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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