Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

Eric George Lloyd was born on 29 March 1919 in Cloncurry, Queensland. Growing up in regional Australia, he learned the values of hard work, resilience, and community—qualities that would define his life.

At 22, as the world was engulfed in conflict, Eric answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the Australian Army on 14 August 1941. He joined the legendary 9th Division, a unit famed for its courage and endurance in some of the toughest campaigns of World War II.

In 1944, Eric embarked to Papua New Guinea, serving in the harsh jungle conditions of the Pacific theatre. The environment was unforgiving, with dense tropical terrain, relentless heat, and the constant threat of disease, yet Eric faced it with the quiet strength that would mark his character throughout his life.

Amid the challenges of war, He married Rose on 23 June 1943, and together they welcomed their son, Eric Jr., on 25 October 1943. He finished up his last day's of service working as a Tech electrical and mechanic engineer at Rein Holding wing Redbank, ipswich QLD 

August 1968 Tragically, Eric’s life was cut short in a sudden accident at Lassie Creek Station, where a horse rolled on him, causing injuries from which he did not recover. His passing was a profound loss to his family, friends, and the community who knew his courage both in service and in life.