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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 1889
Royal Navy K5144 Leading Stoker HMS LION
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Born 1893
Royal Navy K13264 Leading Stoker HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy J46024 Ordinary Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1894
Royal Navy 15219 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1893
Royal Navy K11966 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1887
Royal Navy 232091 Leading Seaman HMS LION
Royal Navy 232091 Leading Seaman HMS Hindustan
Royal Navy 232091 Leading Seaman HMS Temeraire
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Born 1882
Royal Navy 209120 Leading Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1886
Royal Navy 14177 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy 17266 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1886
Royal Navy 2379 Musician Royal Marines Band - HMS LION
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Born 1891
Royal Navy SS110071 Leading Stoker HMS LION
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