The John Chidzey Collection

Three: Stoker Petty Officer C. Young, Royal Navy, killed in action on H.M.S. Black Prince at the battle of Jutland, 31 May/1 June 1916

1914-15 Star (304234 L. Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (304234 S.P.O., R.N.) extremely fine (3) £240-280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Chidzey Collection.

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Stoker Petty Officer Charles Young, Royal Navy was killed in action at the battle of Jutland on 31 May/1 June 1916.

A member of the ill-fated 1st Cruiser Squadron. During the late afternoon and night of 31 May the Black Prince had lost touch with the main fleet. At about 00.15 on 1 June she found herself 1,600 yards from ships of the German 1st Battle Squadron. Illuminated by searchlights, several German battleships then swept her with fire at point blank range. Unable to respond, she burst into flames and four minutes later after a terrific explosion she sank with all hands - 37 officers, 815 ratings and 5 civilians being killed.