Leonard John LLOYD

Regimental number18890
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinWife, Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Lloyd, Cardwell Street, Onehunga
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements, 1st Draft, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 59 Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When the advance was held up by two machine guns at close range he rushed forward single-handed, killed four of the enemy, and captured the two guns, thus enabling the advance to continue. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative on this and several other occasions.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 November 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 1

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