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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
Created by: Gerry59140
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Born 1896
Royal Navy 1771 Musician Royal Marines Band - HMS LION
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Born 1883
Died 1916
Royal Navy PLY/8417 Serjeant Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Royal Navy Royal Marine Gunner Royal Marines - HMS LION
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Born 1890
Royal Navy M7585 Armourer's Crew HMS LION
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Born 1894
Royal Navy K15097 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1887
Royal Navy Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Navy 7/3312 Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class RNVR London - HMS QUEEN MARY
Royal Navy Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Lion
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Born 1869
Royal Navy Admiral
Royal Navy Commander HMS Tiger
Royal Navy Commander HMS Lion aboard Princess Royal as Chief of Staff
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Born 1894
Royal Navy SS116639 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1891
Royal Navy L7356 Officer's Steward 3rd Class HMS LION
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Born 1892
Royal Navy J7675 Able Seaman HMS Lion
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Born 1889
Royal Navy 15594 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy K26398 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1890
Died 1916
Royal Navy 14493 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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