in 1932 won the seat of Mosman as a United Australia Party candidate, holding the seat at the 1935, and 1938 elections. He was defeated by Donald Macdonald an Independent UAP candidate at the 1941 election. Second World War From May to July 1940, Lloyd held the post of Director General of Army Recruiting. He was recalled to active duty on 1 August 1940 with the rank of brigadier as Deputy Adjutant General at Army Headquarters. He was promoted to temporary major general on 23 October 1940 when he took over command of the 2nd Division, a Militia formation. From 25 April to 31 July 1941, he was also Director-General of Army Recruiting. In 1942, the 2nd Division was assigned to III Corps—commanded by Lieutenant General Gordon Bennett—which was tasked with defending Western Australia. Lloyd joined the Second Australian Imperial Force on 15 January 1943 with the substantive rank of colonel, but as a temporary major general. However, in September 1943, he returned to Sydney to command the 1st Division, another Militia unit. On 8 May 1945, Lloyd took command of the Second Army. General Sir Thomas Blamey recommended him for an active command, but the War Cabinet ruled that as Lloyd was now 61, the post-war army would be better served by the appointment of a younger officer. Lloyd retired on 1 February 1946 as a major general. He became a company director, with his appointments including the Adelaide Steamship Company. He died on 10 August 1957 and was cremated. See also List of Australian generals References () |- 1883 births 1957 deaths Military personnel from Melbourne Australian military personnel of World War I Australian Army personnel of World War II Australian generals Companions of the Order of the Bath Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly People educated at Wesley College (Victoria) 20th-century Australian politicians Graduates of the Staff College, Quetta People from South Yarra, Victoria