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HMS Hercules at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Hercules at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Hercules was a 'Colossus Class' battleship in the 6th division of the 1st Battle Squadron at Jutland. She was commanded by Lewis Clinton-Baker. She engaged enemy battlecruisers from 19.00-19.15 achieving hits with her fifth and sixth salvoes. She fired 98 rounds from her main armament during the whole engagement. She was straddled and hit by splinters, but sustained no damage or casualties. This Community will endeavour to identify those that served on HMS Hercules at Jutland.
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Born 1873
Royal Navy 340326 Plumber HMS Hercules
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Born 1897
Royal Navy PO/18373 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Royal Navy 18373 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Hercules
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Born 1896
Royal Navy 18138 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
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Born 1892
Died 1919
Royal Navy J5174
Air Force (RAF/RFC) 313806 Sergeant Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force, North Sea Airship N.S. 11
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Born 1895
Died 1917
Royal Navy SS116045 Stoker 1st Class HMS Hercules
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