Name/Title
1918 - WWI ID Disc bracelet (single dog tag), Victory Medal, and Military Cross awarded to Lieutenant Albert Lloyd, MC, 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) CEFDescription
1918 - WWI ID Disc bracelet (single dog tag), Victory Medal, and Military Cross awarded to Lieutenant Albert Lloyd, MC, 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) CEF
(left) ID Disk belonging to Lieutenant Albert Lloyd, MC (left)
(middle) WWI - First World War British Victory Medal named to Lieutenant Albert Lloyd, MC, 1918
(right) Military Cross awarded to Lieutenant Albert Lloyd, MC (right)
ABOUT THE CGG OFFICER
Lt. Albert Lloyd, MC was memorialized in St. Quentin France with a Memorial Plaque in 2020 thanks to a Canadian Author, Michel Gravel, and the French Government. Born in 1893, and from Bristol England, Albert Lloyd and his family including 6 other brothers, migrated to Montreal in the 1900’s. Prior to WW1, he had served in the Militia with the Victoria Rifles of Canada for 4 years (1911-1915). Pte Lloyd attested with the 60th Bn on the 20th of April 1915, and proceeded overseas to France (Le Havre) aboard SS Archangel (St Petersburg) in February of 1916. He was injured due to shell shrapnel in June 1916, and promoted to Acting Sgt. in November. He received a rare field commission February 20th, 1917, before being reassigned to the 87th Bn on the 26th of March 1917. Lt. Lloyd was our Battalion Bombing Officer and showed great distinction and courage many times. He was awarded a Military Cross for his gallantry on Oct 18th, 1917.
“During the attack he went forward to reconnoiter and seeing that a small party of our own men was being cut off by the enemy, he organized a covering party and enabled them to get back to the line. All the Officers in the neighborhood had become casualties and he took command and held the line against several enemy attacks. He showed great coolness and organizing ability.” LG Citation. Lt. Albert Lloyd was Killed in action on 3rd September 1918.
Researchers notes:
1. Captain (Late Major) Argue, MC was awarded his MC while trying to rescue Lt. Albert Lloyd.
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LLOYD, ALBERT, MC – Lieutenant (1893-1918) Sgt.60th Bn/ Lieut. 87th Bn
b. 1 Dec. 1893 Bristol, England, UK
d. 3 Sept.,1918 Pas-De-Calais, France
Proofreader – Anglican – 5ft 6in, Fair Hair, Blue Eyes
1910-1914 – Served four years with 3rd Regiment Victoria Rifles of Canada as a Private
1915 – 19 July – Enlisted with 60th Bn. CEF (Victoria Rifles of Canada) as a Private (Svc# 458088)
1915 – 6 November- Embarked in Montreal and sailed for UK aboard SS Scandinavian
1916 – 22 February – Proceeded overseas to France (Le Havre) aboard SS Archangel (St Petersburg)
1916 – 3 June – Wounded in action with shrapnel to left leg
1916 – 24 June – Promoted to Corporal with 60th Bn.
1916 – 4 November – Promoted to Acting Sergeant (A/Sgt..) with 60th Bn.
1917 – 6 January – On command and sent to UK to attend Cadet School (Officer Training School)
1917 – 30 March – Commissioned as Lieutenant with 60th Battalion CEF
1917 – 22 May – Posted to 87th Bn (Canadian Grenadier Guards) CEF (1 year, 3 Months 8 days – KIA)
1917 – Appointed 87th Bn. (CGG) Bombing Officer
1917 – 18 October – Awarded the Military Cross for Gallantry (LG 30340)
MC Citation: "During the attack he went forward to reconnoiter, and seeing that a small party of our own men was being cut off by the enemy, he organized a covering party and enabled them to get back to the line. All the Officers in the neighborhood had become casualties and he took command and held the line against several enemy attacks. He showed great coolness and organizing ability."
1917 – 1 December – Attended the CEF Lewis Machine Gun Course
1918 – 3 September – Killed in Action – Lt. Lloyd was with Headquarters details moving from a position south-west of Drury, and while passing Saudemont Village, an enemy high explosive shell burst in close proximity to him and he was instantly killed.
One of 3 CGG Officers buried at Quebec Military Cemetery, Pas-De-Calais, FranceCreated By
Zarina CarlevarisCreate Date
July 25, 2024Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 6, 2025
