The Julian Johnson Collection

A Great War D.S.O. and Two Bars attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel L. Lloyd, Suffolk Regiment

Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with Second and Third Award Bars, reverse of lower suspension bar engraved ‘Major L. Lloyd Suffolk Regiment’, with integral top riband bar, in Garrard, London case of issue, obverse centre slightly depressed, very minor white enamel damage, otherwise good very fine £1400-1800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Julian Johnson Collection.

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Provenance: Christies, March 1989.

D.S.O. London Gazette 16 August 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy, after a heavy bombardment, succeeded in penetrating the front line, he at once went to the scene of the fight and organised a successful counter-attack. During the following days, when the enemy again succeeded in entering our positions, on two occasions, under heavy gas shell bombardments and supported by liquid flame, he organised counter-attacks, which each time drove the enemy out, and completely restored the position. He showed magnificent determination and skill, and his courage and energy were of the greatest value during a period of stubborn and difficult fighting.’

D.S.O. Second Award Bar London Gazette 16 September 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his battalion with great skill and initiative, and his was the leading battalion in a most successful counter-attack. This success, which was largely due to his fine leadership and fighting qualities, drove the enemy back 2,000 yards and restored a critical situation.’

D.S.O. Third Award Bar London Gazette:

‘He displayed the greatest coolness and skill in carrying out the attack on September 28th, 1918. The chief objective was the “Bluff,” which was the key for the capture of the whole of the country to the south. By his personal direction of the operations he assailed the “Bluff” in flank and rear, thereby taking the enemy by surprise and ensuring its capture. After the capture of both objectives he worked unceasingly till he personally saw his line was secure.’

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