HMS Neptune was a Battleship evolved from the Dreadnought design and similar to the Colossus-class. She was one of the first battleships to be built with Director gun control and carried out trials of this systen. At Jutland, she formed part of the 5th Division of the Grand Fleet, with Rear Admiral Gaunt commanding this Division. During the battle she fired 48 12-inch shells and was credited with several hits on the German battlecruiser SMS Lutzow. She suffered no damage or casualties. This Community aims to include all those who served in Neptune at Jutland. To share, or request, information, please email: gerrycostellofww[at]gmail.com
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Born 1897
Royal Navy 18254 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Royal Navy PO/18254 Private 4th Royal Marine Battalion
Royal Navy 18254 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1890
Royal Navy Assistant Paymaster (Temporary) Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Neptune
Born 1897
Royal Navy K26225 Stoker 1st Class HMS NEPTUNE
Royal Navy K26225 Stoker 2nd Class HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1893
Died 1983
Royal Navy 4/997 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Navy M36031
Royal Navy 4/997 Engine Room Artificer 1st Class RNVR Bristol - HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1899
Died 1948
Royal Navy K26460 Stoker II HMS Victory II
Royal Navy K26460 Stoker II HMS Neptune
Royal Navy K26460 Stoker I HMS Neptune
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Born 1881
Died 1969
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Royal Navy Chaplain Rev HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1881
Died 1952
Royal Navy Warrant Mechanician HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1883
Royal Navy 303507 Stoker 1st Class HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1895
Royal Navy J41529 Able Seaman HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1894
Royal Navy 2/2208 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Navy 2/2208 Able Seaman RNVR Clyde - HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1886
Royal Navy 14440 Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Royal Navy 443 Musician Royal Marines Band - HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1897
Royal Navy 14382 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery - HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1881
Died 1923
Royal Navy Major Royal Marine Artillery - HMS NEPTUNE
Royal Navy Captain Royal Marine Artillery - HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1880
Royal Navy 295380 Stoker Petty Officer HMS NEPTUNE
Born 1897
Royal Navy K26191 Stoker 1st Class HMS NEPTUNE
Royal Navy K26191 Stoker 2nd Class HMS NEPTUNE