Enlisted in Rotherham 8th August 1914.

First served in a theatre of war in France 13th April 1915.

Regiment/Service:York and Lancaster Regiment 5th Battalion.

Son of John and Elizabeth Ellen Lloyd nee Boyce late of Rotherham.

Husband of Mary Emma Lloyd nee Marshall (married 1899), of 73, Manchester Rd., Mossley, Manchester.

Marriages June Quarter 1899 Ecclesall Bierlow
Lloyd Edward John
Marshall Mary Emma

Six children: Elsie, Lilian, Colin,Rita, Edward and George.

At the time of his enlistment Edward was in good health, 5’6” tall and with good eyesight. His occupation is described as “Engineer” there is a suggestion that he has previous service which would explain his early enlistment despite being over 40. On 16th November 1914 he was promoted to Lance Corporal while serving at home. He embarked at Folkestone, having been posted to France, on 13th April 1915. On 25th May 1915 Edward was promoted to Corporal.

Edward John Lloyd
Death Date: 10 Jul 1915
Death Place: In Action
Rank: Corporal
Regiment: York and Lancaster Regiment
Regimental Number: 2097

Edward John Lloyd
Rank: Cpl
Death Date: 10 Jul 1915
Service Number: 2097
Corps, Regiment or Unit: Yorkshire & Lancaster Regiment
Next of Kin: Mary Emma Lloyd Widow
Lillian Lloyd Child
Colin Lloyd Child
Rita Lloyd Child
Edward Lloyd Child

Edward John Lloyd
Birth Place: Tipton, Staffs
Death Date: 10 Jul 1915
Death Place: France and Flanders
Enlistment Place: Rotherham
Rank: Corporal
: York and Lancaster Regiment
Battalion: 5th (T.F.) Battalion
Regimental Number: 2097
Type of Casualty: Killed in action

Edward John Lloyd
Registration Date: 1873
Quarter of the Year: Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration Place: Dudley, Staffordshire, England

1911 Census
20 Forge Lane, Rotherham
Edward John Lloyd 38
Mary Emma Lloyd 35
Elise Lloyd 11
Lillian Lloyd 9
Colm Lloyd 7
Rita Lloyd 2
Edward Lloyd 10 months