William David Lloyd, Royal Engineers

The Water Boring Sections of the Royal Engineers were responsible for the location and supply of water for the troops on the Western Front. No. 3 Water Boring Section was part of the Fifth Army and was raised at Varennes on 27 March 1917. Lance Corporal Lloyd arrived in France on 14 December 1914, with the No.2 (Holyhead) Siege Company, (Royal Anglesey) Royal Engineers. He was one of six Sappers transferred from this unit in March/April 1917. The War Diary for the Section records that whilst located at Millain, France, Lance Corporal Lloyd was accidentally shot by a sentry at 11.45pm on 30 August whilst in charge of the night shift working party on No.2 Drill. He died of his wounds at 1.00am the following day. A Court of Enquiry recorded that no blame should be attached to the sentry.

He was born at Holyhead, the son of William and Elizabeth Lloyd (nee Williams). In 1911 the family lived at 2 Lligwy Street, Holyhead. At the address were his father, William (43), mother Elizabeth (42); brothers, Edward (12) and John (10) and sisters Elizabeth (14), Mary (5) and Olwen (1). His father was employed as a Blacksmith for the LNWR and originated from Beaumaris, Anglesey. His mother and all other members of the family were born at Holyhead.

Awarded the 1914-15 Star, Victory Medal and British War Medal.

Buried in Millam Churchyard, nr. Dunkirk, France. Grave is located north of the Church.