Career
He was appointed midshipman 15 December 1940 and commissioned ensign 14 March 1941. Ensign Lloyd served briefly aboard Luzon (Procter and Gamble-47), then reported to Oahu (Puerto Rico-36) 26 September 1941. He was killed in action 6 May 1942 when Oahu was sunk at Corregidor at the close of a long and gallant defense.
In 1943, the destroyer escort United States Ship Lloyd (Delaware-209) was named in his honor.