HMS Chester was a 'Town Class' light cruiser. She was launched on 8 December 1915 and entered service in May 1916, three weeks before the Battle of Jutland. At Jutland she fought as part of the 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron and was hit by 17 150mm shells and suffered casualties in terms of those killed and wounded. Her commanding officer was Robert Neale Lawson. The aim of this Community will be to identify those that served on HMS Chester at Jutland.
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Born 1892
Died 1916
Royal Navy J49613 Ordinary Seaman HMS Chester
Born 1896
Died 1916
Royal Navy J51143 Ordinary Seaman HMS Chester
Born 1892
Died 1916
Royal Navy J51712 Ordinary Seaman HMS Chester
Born 1897
Died 1916
Royal Navy L4303 Officer's Steward 2nd Class HMS Chester