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HMS Neptune at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Neptune at the Battle of Jutland
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 1891
Died 1951
Royal Navy 11438 Royal Marine Artillery
Royal Navy 896 Musician Royal Marines Band - HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1894
Royal Navy J9839 Leading Signalman HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1897
Royal Navy K28968 Stoker 2nd Class HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1888
Royal Navy 232324 Able Seaman HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1895
Royal Navy 1920 Musician Royal Marines Band - HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1895
Royal Navy K19093 Stoker 1st Class HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1892
Royal Navy K8601 Stoker 1st Class HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1897
Royal Navy J36919 Ordinary Seaman HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1888
Royal Navy 312101 Leading Stoker HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1891
Royal Navy M15254 Painter 2nd Class HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1893
Royal Navy K13968 Stoker 1st Class HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J29560 Ordinary Seaman HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1882
Died 1918
Royal Navy Acting Boatswain
Royal Navy Boatswain HMS Neptune
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Born 1885
Royal Navy 216120 Able Seaman HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1897
Royal Navy Z/2783 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Navy Z/2783 Able Seaman Royal Naval Division/RNVR London - HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1883
Royal Navy 212408 Leading Seaman HMS NEPTUNE
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