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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 1898
Royal Navy J31483 Boy 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1873
Died 1962
Royal Navy Warrant Engineer
Royal Navy Artificer Engineer HMS LION
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Born 1888
Royal Navy 13537 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Royal Navy 440 Musician Royal Marines Band - HMS LION
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Born 1887
Died 1916
Royal Navy 11505 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery - HMS LION
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Born 1871
Died 1936
Royal Navy Ad Sub Lieutenant
Royal Navy Lieutenant
Royal Navy Commander
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Born 1895
Died 1979
Royal Navy K17308 Stoker 1st class HMS Lion
Royal Navy K17308 Stoker 2nd Class HMS LION
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Born 1892
Died 1944
Royal Navy Naval Cadet
Royal Navy Midshipman
Royal Navy Sub Lieutenant
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Born 1888
Died 1971
Royal Navy Lieutenant
Royal Navy Commander
Royal Navy Captain
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