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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 1874
Royal Navy 269140 Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class HMS LION
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Born 1892
Royal Navy K11693 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1890
Royal Navy 12687 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Royal Navy 564 Musician Royal Marines Band - HMS LION
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Born 1894
Royal Navy K18044 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1890
Died 1916
Royal Navy 14074 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1873
Royal Navy 13198 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1897
Royal Navy 17255 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1894
Royal Navy K20262 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy K22737 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1885
Died 1916
Royal Navy 13518 Sergeant Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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