Private Lloyd Nixon King Of the 64 th Battalion No. Regimental Number

King’s Life Back Home Lloyd King was born in Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton on March 28 th, Mother’s name: Mrs. Alex King or AKA Lelia King Lloyd’s fathers name was Alexander King. He worked as a store clerk back home in Cape Breton before joining the Militia. He was attested on September 22 nd, 1915.

Continued… He lived as a single male, no relationship with a woman stated. He was never in military service before being sent overseas.

Appearance and Religion Lloyd King had… Brown hair Hazel colored eyes A fair complexion He was 5 foot 6 inches in height Chest measurement 35ins/3ins expansion Religion: Presbyterian

Lloyd in Battle He arrived in England on June 28 th, He was then attached to the 23 rd Battalion. The following day he was transferred to the 24 th Battalion. He was killed in action (KIA) on September 29 th, There was no information on cause of death.

Private Lloyd’s Military Will Lloyd Nixon King’s Will stated the following: In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property and effects to my mother, Mrs. Lelia King, Oxford, NS.

Payment Info While Lloyd served overseas in the army, he was only making $10.00 a month. His mother received a $10 payment each month from August, January, Which doesn’t seem like much, but was a little chunk of money back then.

Suspicious Information On the Attestation Paper Lloyd’s mothers name is stated to be Mrs. Alex King. However, on the will her name is stated differently: as Lelia King The catch to this could be that his Fathers name is stated as Alexander King. Alexander could be a false name for his father. There is no other name given in report.

Bibliography Information came from the National Archives of Canada Website THE END