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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 1875
Royal Navy U 1302 Stoker Royal Naval Reserve - HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy J21005 Able Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy K23991 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J33122 Ordinary Telegraphist HMS LION
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Born 1897
Royal Navy K28243 Stoker 2nd Class HMS LION
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Born 1888
Royal Navy 235511 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1894
Royal Navy M11820 Wireman 2nd Class HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy K26388 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1896
Died 1916
Royal Navy 13741 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Lion
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Born 1897
Royal Navy J29749 Able Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1897
Royal Navy J19079 Able Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1889
Royal Navy 233828 Able Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1879
Died 1919
Royal Navy PLY/8618 Sergeant Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Royal Navy 8618 Sergeant Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Lion
Royal Navy PLY/8618 Colour Sergeant Royal Marine Light Infantry: HMS Colleen
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Born 1891
Royal Navy L2100 Officer's Steward 2nd Class HMS LION
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