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HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland
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 1888
Died 1916
Royal Navy 227230 Yeoman of Signals HMS Chester
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Born 1885
Royal Navy 14314 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Royal Navy 14314 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Chester
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Born 1900
Died 1916
Royal Navy J41852 Boy 1st Class HMS Chester
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Born 1891
Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander
Royal Navy Captain
Royal Navy Commander
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Born 1886
Royal Navy 14287 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
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Born 1900
Royal Navy J44427 Boy 1st Class HMS Chester
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Born 1870
Died 1933
Royal Navy 363964 Officer's Cook 1st Class HMS Chester
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Born 1893
Royal Navy 17103 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
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Born 1888
Royal Navy 235824 Petty Officer Telegraphist HMS Chester
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Born 1899
Royal Navy J41858 Boy 1st Class HMS Chester
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Born 1878
Royal Navy M9907 Senior Reserve Attendant RN Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve - HMS CHESTER
More about Samuel Clarke -
Born 1897
Royal Navy 20042 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Royal Navy 20042 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Chester
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Born 1889
Royal Navy K4457 Stoker 1st Class HMS Chester
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Born 1895
Royal Navy SS116078 Stoker 1st Class HMS Chester
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Born 1899
Royal Navy J41560 Boy Telegraphist HMS Chester
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Born 1895
Died 1916
Royal Navy L5680 Officer's Steward 3rd Class HMS Chester
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Born 1886
Royal Navy 218108 Leading Seaman HMS Chester
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