Langford Lloyd

Langford Lloyd made 15 appearances for Ireland in the Mackinnon Cup match at Bisley between 1896-1938. He had the honour of captaining his country 10 times and he skippered them on his début in 1896 when he led them to their first ever victory. As at the end of 2021, Ireland had only won the trophy on one other occasion, in 1951. Lloyd also captained the Irish team in the National Trophy match in 1928. He served as a member of the Council of the National Rifle Association and was a one-time vice-president of the Association.

Following his love of rifle shooting, Lloyd held a commission with the London Irish Rifles Volunteers while at college. He studied at St. Paul’s School before competing his medical training at Charing Cross Hospital in 1898. Having briefly worked at an infirmary in Islington, Lloyd accepted a commission with the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in July 1899, and it would be the start of a long career in the Army.

Soon after joining the RAMC, Lloyd served in the South Africa war, was mentioned in dispatches twice, and received the Queen’s Medal with seven clasps. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in 1901. From 1905-08 he was an adjutant in the RAMC Volunteers and then served in a similar position in the Territorial Force (later Territorial Army) following its formation in 1908. Lloyd was a major at the start of World War I in 1914, and the following year was promoted to lieutenant-colonel. During the War he was mentioned in dispatches a further five times. He retired from active service in 1930.

During World War II Lloyd was the deputy director of medical services for the joint operation of the British Red Cross and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.