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HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Lion was the Flagship of the Battle Cruiser Fleet under Vice Admiral David Beatty. During the Battlecruiser engagement at around 4pm, HMS Lion was hit on the midships Q turret, killing or wounding all within. Prompt action by Major Harvey RM in ordering the flooding of the magazine prevented the loss of the ship and earned him a posthumous VC. In the continuing battle, Lion was hit a total of 14 times, resulting in 100 dead (of which around half were Royal Marines) and 51 wounded. This community includes all those who served in HMS Lion at Jutland. To share, or request, information, please email: gerrycostellofww[at]gmail.com
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Born 1891
Died 1916
Royal Navy 16416 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Royal Navy CH/16416 Private Royal Navy Marine Light Infantry - HMS 'Lion'
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Born 1895
Royal Navy 13583 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery - HMS LION
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Born 1899
Royal Navy Commander (Retd)
Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander
Royal Navy Midshipman HMS LION
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Born 1886
Died 1949
Royal Navy 222936 Petty Officer HMS EXMOUTH
Royal Navy Lieutenant (Retd)
Royal Navy Commissioned Gunner
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Born 1869
Royal Navy 268451 Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1880
Royal Navy 343159 Shipwright 1st Class HMS Lion
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Born 1894
Royal Navy J12753 Able Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1891
Royal Navy K5604 Leading Stoker HMS LION
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Born 1877
Royal Navy 298547 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1892
Royal Navy K9301 Leading Stoker HMS LION
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Born 1893
Royal Navy K13651 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1886
Royal Navy 222965 Petty Officer HMS LION
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Born 1892
Royal Navy 14888 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1895
Royal Navy K23970 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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