George Lloyd (RAF officer)

George Lawrence Lloyd
Nickname(s)	Zulu
Born	(1892-10-01)1 October 1892 Southern Rhodesia
Died	15 July 1955(1955-07-15) (aged 62) Peekskill, New York State, USA
Allegiance	Union of South Africa
Service / branch	Infantry; aviation
Rank	Major
Unit	Staffordshire Yeomanry, No. 60 Squadron RFC, No. 40 Squadron RFC
Awards	Military Cross, Air Force Cross

Major George Lawrence Lloyd was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.

Lloyd never quite became an ace in any squadron, though he was an ace overall. He became a balloon buster for his first victory piloting a Nieuport for 60 Squadron; he destroyed the observation balloon on 22 April 1917. He followed that up by destroying an Albatros D.III and driving two others down out of control. His fourth and last victory for 60 Squadron took place on 7 July 1917. One week later, he scored his first of four victories as a Flight Commander in 40 Squadron. By the time he finished this second quartet on 7 October 1917, his overall tally was two Albatros fighters and a two-seater reconnaissance plane destroyed, four Albatros fighters driven down out of control, and a balloon destroyed.

Honors and awards

Military Cross (MC)

2nd Lt. (T./Capt.) George Lawrence Lloyd, Yeo., and R.F.C.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Single-handed, he attacked three enemy machines, one of which he brought down out of control. On another occasion he attacked four enemy machines, one of which he brought down in a steep dive. He has brought down many other enemy machines and taken part in numerous combats, displaying magnificent gallantry and skill on all occasions.

Air Force Cross awarded in late 1918.

References

Nieuport Aces of World War 1. Norman Franks. Osprey Publishing, 2000. ISBN 1-85532-961-1, ISBN 978-1-85532-961-4.