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Lloyd, George Ambrose, 1st Baron Lloyd

Date of birth:
September 19th, 1879 (Olton Hall, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
February 4th, 1941 (Marylebone/London, United Kingdom)
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Political career during the Second World War:
16 November 1925 – 4 February 1941: Member of the House of Lords/Lord Temporal
12 May 1940 – 4 February 1941: Secretary of State for the Colonies
22 December 1940 – 4 February 1941: Leader of the House of Lords

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Temporary Captain
Awarded on:
May 16th, 1916

With swords
Order of St. Anna III class
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Lieutenant
Awarded on:
March 3rd, 1917
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has rendered valuable service as Liaison Officer. His duties, which have been carried out with the utmost skill, have been such as to place him in constant danger of his life."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Captain
Awarded on:
June 4th, 1917
Companion of the Indian Empire (CIE)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Governor of Bombay
Awarded on:
October 11th, 1918
Commander of the Indian Empire (KCIE)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Captain
Awarded on:
March 8th, 1920
Kiladat El Nil - Grand Officer
Rank:
Governor of Bombay
Awarded on:
1923
Grand Commander of the Star of India (GCSI)

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