George Loyd

George Loyd (1843 – December 17, 1892), whose last name was occasionally spelled "Lloyd," was a United States Army soldier. He fought in the Battle of the Little Big Horn and in the Battle of Wounded Knee, now called the Wounded Knee Massacre, receiving the Medal of Honor for his actions in the latter.

Not to be confused with the Union Army private and Medal of Honor recipient, George A. Loyd.
For other people with similar names, see George Lloyd (disambiguation).

George Loyd
U.S. Army Medal of Honor (1862–1895)
Born1843
County Tyrone, Ireland
DiedDecember 17, 1892(1892-12-17) (aged 48–49)
Fort Riley, Kansas, U.S.
Place of burial
Fort Riley, Kansas
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1866 – 1892
RankFirst sergeant
Unit7th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars
AwardsMedal of Honor
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