Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Regimental Sergeant Major G. Lloyd, Welsh Regiment

1914-15 Star (15148 S. Mjr. G. Lloyd. Welsh R.); British War and Victory Medals (15148 W.O. Cl. 1. G. Lloyd. Welsh R.) mounted as worn, good very fine (3) £60-£80

George Lloyd was born at Llanthewy - Rhydderch, Abergavenny in 1869, and attested for the Welsh Regiment at Cardigg on 7 April 1887, having previously served in the Regiment’s 3rd (Militia) Battalion. Advanced Colour Sergeant on 28 March 1902, he served with 2nd Battalion in India and at Home, and was discharged after 21 years’ service on 6 April 1908; despite having an exemplary record he does not appear to have received a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Following the outbreak of the Great War Lloyd re-enlisted in the Welsh Regiment in September 1914, and was posted to the 19th (Pioneer) Battalion, being appointed Regimental Sergeant Major on 19 March 1915. He served with the 19th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 5 December 1915 until May 1917, and was discharged on 1 August 1919, having attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class I. He died on 24 January 1944.

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