Year 9 History World War 1 Soldier Research

LLOYD LEONARD MAHONEYLloyd Leonard Mahoney was an Australian soldier who fought in the 10th Infantry Battalion with the AIF. Lloyd was born in Fulham, South Australia and continued to live in his hometown.1 His parents were Alma Ann Louise and Michael Mahoney, Lloyd also had an older brother Joseph. During his childhood, Lloyd lived a normal and happy life attending Fulham Primary School alongside his brother. Lloyd had an Irish background (from his father Michael) who also had a single marital status and lived a happy and ordinary life working as a dairyman. Lloyd had developed previous military experience while serving as a Private in the 78th Senior Cadets in South Australia. This experience helped Lloyd to further take part in the First World War. Lloyd was still living with his parents prior to

enlisting and 3 months later, Lloyd decided to enlist. His parents were in distress as both Lloyd and Joseph gave up their regular lives to serve for their country. On 10 June 1915, Lloyd enlisted in the First World War. This was approximately a year after the war began. His rank of enlistment was private and was entered into the Nominal Roll on 2 June 1915. Lloyd embarked from Adelaide, South Australia on HMAT Anchises A68 together with his brother on 2 September 1915. The embarkation ship set for France where the First World War took action. Lloyd fought in the 10th Infantry Battalion and also served in the 8th Reinforcement.

1 UNSW Australia n.d., Lloyd Leonard MAHONEY, Australian Defence Force Academy, accessed 20 June 2017, <https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=185313>

2 Lloyd Leonard Mahoney n.d., Illustration, RSL Australia, accessed 20 June 2017, <https://rslvirtualwarmemorial.org.au/explore/people/183419>

3 NAA: B2455, MAHONEY LLOYD LEONARD Page 2 of 54 n.d., Documentation Letter, National Archives of Australia, accessed 20 June 2017, <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=8213017&S=30&N=54&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=8213017&T=P&S=2>

4 NAA: B2455, MAHONEY LLOYD LEONARD Page 8 of 54 n.d., Documentation, National Archives of Australia, accessed 20 June 2017, <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=8213017&S=30&N=54&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=8213017&T=P&S=8>

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SOURCE 1: Private Lloyd Leonard Mahoney 2

SOURCE 2: Certificate of enlistment 3

Year 9 History World War 1 Soldier Research Throughout World War 1, many soldiers experienced terrible scenes as millions of them died in battle. Lloyd fought in World War 1 for only one year and listed as killed in action. His body was found at the 34th Casualty Clearing Station in France. He died on 28 June 1916 and was 18 years old. Coroner reports show that the wounds were on both legs, elbows and back. Lloyd died in France and to commemorate his role of service for his country, he was listed on the 59th Australian Memorial Roll of Honour. Lloyd’s grave spot is located at Daours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot 1, Row C, Grave N.O 30) France. (See documents)

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SOURCE 3: Coroner report about Lloyd’s death 4