William Lloyd (1899 - 1976)

Born 20 Feb 1899 in Leyton, Essex, England, United Kingdom

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Died Jun 1976 at age 77 in Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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1901 - With parents at 59 East Ham Terrace, Albert Road, Leyton, Essex. Aged 2, born at Leyton, Essex.

1911 - With parents at 107 Scotts Road, Leyton. Aged 12, born at Leyton, Essex.

1914-1919 - According to what he told his grandson, William joined the army in 1914, lying about his age so he would be accepted. His mother wrote to the authorities and he was sent home. He later joined the Royal Marines and saw active service, including at Zebrugge.

From UK National Archives, Dept Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies: Series Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service Piece: 18542 - 19091 Name: Lloyd, William Register Number: 18785 Division: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division When Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 24 March 1916 Birth Date: 20 February 1899 Catalogue referenc:e ADM 159/163

1919 - William was stationed in the Greek Islands when he heard that there were problems with the health of his first son. He stowed away on HMS Canada to go back to England. (Doug Lloyd)

1921 - Living at 57 Scott Rd, Leyton. On 9 April, William was remobilised for the Royal Marine Light Infantry. However, he was demobilised at Plymouth on 4 June 1921. At this time his character and qualifications were both described as "very good". He was "in possession of, or entitled to reckon one Good Conduct Badge". He was described as: Height 5 feet 10 inches Complexion Fresh Eyes Brown Hair Dk Brown Trade Blacksmiths mate(?) Marks or scars Tattooed right forearm / Indians head tattooed left forearm / (w) scars right legs.

1922 - William emigrated to Victoria, Australia per Themistocles. (PROV Fiche 954, Page 005)

1939-1945 - During WW2, Bill served in the Australian Army.

Service Record: Name: LLOYD, WILLIAM Service: Australian Army Service Number: V84860 Date of Birth: 20 Feb 1899 Place of Birth: LEYTON, ENG Date of Enlistment: 8 Jun 1940 Locality on Enlistment CHELTENHAM, VIC Place of Enlistment: CAULFIELD, VIC Next of Kin: LLOYD, BERYL Date of Discharge: 27 Sep 1940 Rank: Private Posting at Discharge: 3 GARRISON BATTALION WW2 Honours and Gallantry: None for display Prisoner of War No

Service Record: Name: LLOYD, WILLIAM Service: Australian Army Service Number: V17006 Date of Birth: 20 Feb 1899 Place of Birth: LEYTON, ENGLAND Date of Enlistment: 2 Jul 1941 Locality on Enlistment: CHELTENHAM, VIC Place of Enlistment: ROYAL PARK, VIC Next of Kin: LLOYD, BERYL Date of Discharge: 16 Mar 1942 Rank: Private Posting at Discharge: S S 3 MD DENTAL UNIT WW2 Honours and Gallantry: None for display Prisoner of War: No

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