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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 K20917 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1893
Royal Navy K18085 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1891
Royal Navy Paymaster Lieutenant
Royal Navy Paymaster HMS LION
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Born 1896
Royal Navy SS116650 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1894
Royal Navy K17012 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1899
Died 1916
Royal Navy Midshipman HMS Lion
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Born 1896
Royal Navy 17032 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division: HMS LION
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Born 1894
Died 1918
Royal Navy SS113339 Stoker 1st Class HMS LION
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Born 1894
Royal Navy J8719 Leading Signalman HMS LION
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Born 1892
Died 1916
Royal Navy K7560 Leading Stoker HMS LION
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Born 1890
Royal Navy 13613 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Royal Navy 1226 Band Corporal Royal Marines Band - HMS LION
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