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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 1894
Royal Navy J7562 Leading Signalman HMS LION
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Born 1890
Royal Navy K5614 Leading Stoker HMS LION
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Born 1899
Royal Navy J41817 Signal Boy HMS LION
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Born 1894
Royal Navy M2471 Engine Room Artificer 4th Class HMS LION
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Born 1893
Royal Navy SS111615 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1895
Royal Navy SS116649 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1880
Royal Navy 295719 Stoker Petty Officer HMS LION
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Born 1892
Royal Navy K13265 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J38837 Boy Telegraphist HMS LION
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Born 1880
Died 1950
Royal Navy 13164 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division: HMS LION
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Born 1883
Royal Navy SS105644 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1892
Royal Navy M5986 Cook's Mate HMS LION
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Born 1892
Royal Navy M4192 Sick Berth Attendant HMS LION
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