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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 1876
Died 1953
Royal Navy 340235 Chief Armourer HMS Lion
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Born 1882
Royal Navy 9003 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery - HMS LION
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Born 1869
Died 1925
Royal Navy Paymaster Captain
Royal Navy Fleet Paymaster HMS LION
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Born 1893
Royal Navy J2590 Able Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1893
Royal Navy SS111135 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1887
Royal Navy K6701 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1895
Royal Navy K23946 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1895
Royal Navy K23986 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1875
Royal Navy 278906 Stoker Petty Officer HMS LION
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J26152 Ordinary Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J32438 Ordinary Seaman HMS LION
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Born 1890
Died 1916
Royal Navy SS110814 Stoker 1st Class HMS Lion
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Born 1881
Royal Navy Commissioned Engineer
Royal Navy Artificer Engineer HMS LION
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Born 1891
Royal Navy K18400 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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