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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 1897
Royal Navy Lieutenant
Royal Navy Midshipman HMS LION
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Born 1885
Royal Navy M11722 Engine Room Artificer 4th Class HMS LION
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Born 1885
Royal Navy 347947 Electrical Artificer 2nd Class HMS LION
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J37383 Boy 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1899
Royal Navy 2117 Musician Royal Marines Band - HMS LION
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Born 1887
Died 1916
Royal Navy 11670 Royal Marine Artillery
Royal Navy RMA/11670 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery HMS 'Lion'
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Born 1895
Royal Navy 15989 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy J45360 Ordinary Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy J14615 Leading Signalman HMS LION
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Born 1899
Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander
Royal Navy Lieutenant
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Born 1884
Royal Navy Acting Gunner
Royal Navy Gunner HMS Lion
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Born 1886
Royal Navy 220008 Yeoman of Signals HMS LION
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J38960 Boy 1st Class HMS LION
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