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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 1887
Royal Navy 222506 Leading Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1896
Died 1965
Royal Navy M18859 2nd Cook's Mate HMS LION
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Born 1885
Royal Navy M1644 Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class HMS LION
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J38957 Boy 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1889
Royal Navy K23985 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1888
Royal Navy M11299 Engine Room Artificer 4th Class HMS LION
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Born 1896
Died 1916
Royal Navy K23974 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1891
Royal Navy 13720 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery - HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy K26793 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1893
Died 1922
Royal Navy K18030 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1887
Royal Navy 310257 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1891
Royal Navy 6/2393 Able Seaman RNVR London - HMS LION
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Born 1882
Royal Navy 346621 Shipwright 2nd Class HMS Lion
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Born 1884
Royal Navy 306272 Stoker Petty Officer HMS LION
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Born 1883
Royal Navy 9813 Royal Marine Artillery
Royal Navy 12561 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery - HMS LION
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