Three: Able Seaman W. Myers, Royal Navy, who was killed in action during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, whilst serving in H.M.S. Broke

1914-15 Star (J.28447. W. Myers. A.B. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.28447 W. Myers. A.B. R.N.) good very fine (3) £180-£220

William Myers, a native of Leeds, Yorkshire, joined the Royal Navy and served during the Great War as an Able Seaman in H.M.S. Broke, part of the 4th Destroyer Flotilla at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May - 1 June 1916. The Broke, after hits from several German ships, lost control and collided with H.M.S. Sparrowhawk, leading to the latter’s loss. Myers was amongst those killed in the battle, and is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.