Herbert Lloyd
| Herbert William Lloyd | |
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Major General Herbert Lloyd as commander of the Second Army in 1945
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| Nickname(s) | Bertie |
| Born | 18 November 1883 Bendigo, Victoria |
| Died | 10 August 1957 (aged 73) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Allegiance | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1906 – 1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit |
1st Field Artillery Brigade 5th Division 2nd Division 1st Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order Mention in Despatches (4) |
| Other work | Member of New South Wales Legislative Assembly |
Major General Herbert William Lloyd CB, CMG, CVO, DSO (18 November 1883 – 10 August 1957) was an Australian soldier who served in World War I and World War II, rising to the rank of Major General.
Herbert William Lloyd was born in South Yarra, Melbourne, the son of a police officer. He was educated at University High School and Wesley College. On 26 June 1902 he joined the public service in the treasury department.
Lloyd was commissioned in the Australian Field artillery as a second lieutenant on 9 July 1906. He was promoted to lieutenant on 2 July 1907 and then to captain on 16 August 1909. On 31 March 1910, Lloyd quit the treasury department and joined the Permanent Forces as a full lieutenant. He was promoted to captain again on 1 May 1914.
Lloyd was appointed to the First Australian Imperial Force on 18 August 1914 with the rank of captain as adjutant of the 1st Field Artillery Brigade, which sailed for Egypt in October 1914. He landed on Cape Helles with the 1st Brigade on 4 May 1915. On 9 May 1915, the commander of the 1st Field Artillery Battery, Major Sweetland, was evacuated sick and Lloyd took over as battery commander. The battery fired in support of the British until shifted to Anzac Cove in September, Lloyd remaining in command until Gallipoli was evacuated in December. For his services at Gallipoli, Lloyd was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO).
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