Lloyd held the rank of major in the Australian Imperial Force when he was appointed a lieutenant on probation with the British Indian Army on 25 March 1918.London Gazette 28 February 1919 He was confirmed in his appointment on 25 March 1919.London Gazette 25 July 1919 He was posted to the 2nd Battalion 35th Sikhs and appointed adjutant.January 1919 Indian Army List He was promoted captain on 15 September 1919.January 1922 Indian Army List After the disbandment of the 2nd Battalion 35th Sikhs, Lloyd was posted to the 1st Battalion 30th Punjabis.January 1922 Indian Army List The regiment was stationed in Lahore when he was appointed Staff Captain, Lahore District on 5 August 1921.January 1922 Indian Army List
