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HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Iron Duke was the lead ship of a class of four battleships, and was the flagship of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet at Jutland. During the battle, the ship fired 90 rounds from her 13.5-in guns, and 50 rounds from her secondary 6-in guns. Although some large-calibre German shells came close, Iron Duke suffered no damage or casualties. This community aims to include all those who served in HMS Iron Duke at Jutland, including the staff of the C-in-C. To share, or request, information, please email: gerrycostellofww[at]gmail.com
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Born 1896
Royal Navy J41768 Ordinary Seaman HMS IRON DUKE
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Royal Navy J6820 Able Seaman HMS IRON DUKE
Royal Navy J6820 Able Seaman HMS IRON DUKE
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Royal Navy 342434 Blacksmith HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1879
Died 1963
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Born 1898
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Born 1886
Royal Navy M5204 Naval Schoolmaster HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1890
Royal Navy M4679 Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1899
Royal Navy J33574 Boy 1st Class HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1895
Royal Navy J46104 Ordinary Seaman HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1892
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Born 1896
Royal Navy SS116252 Stoker 1st Class HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1895
Royal Navy 13035 Bombardier Royal Marine Artillery - HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1898
Royal Navy L6107 Boy Servant HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1899
Royal Navy J31997 Boy 1st Class HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1886
Royal Navy 219897 Leading Seaman HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J32270 Telegraphist HMS IRON DUKE
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Born 1891
Royal Navy EA 1699 Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Navy EB 542 Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Navy ED 156 Royal Naval Reserve
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