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Jehan was appointed to {{UK-Cherwell}} of the Channel Squadron on 19 January, 1909. His service in her ended on 3 April. | Jehan was appointed to {{UK-Cherwell}} of the Channel Squadron on 19 January, 1909. His service in her ended on 3 April. | ||
He was appointed to {{UK-IronDuke}} on 17 April, 1913 and stayed in her until 15 December, 1917. | He was appointed to {{UK-IronDuke}} on 17 April, 1913 and stayed in her until 15 December, 1917. During the [[Battle of Jutland]] he acted as control officer for her 6-in guns. [[H.M.S. Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland|Jehan described his role]] in taking German destroyers under fire at 9,000 to 10,000 yards – seemingly to good effect. Jehan was subsequently recommended for early promotion for his service during the battle. | ||
He was made a Chief Gunner on 14 July, 1917.<ref>Jehan Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/35.}} f. 801.</ref> | He was made a Chief Gunner on 14 July, 1917.<ref>Jehan Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/35.}} f. 801.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:35, 5 September 2015
Chief Gunner Herbert Daniel Jehan, D.S.C. (2 February, 1878 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life and Service
Jehan was appointed to Cherwell of the Channel Squadron on 19 January, 1909. His service in her ended on 3 April.
He was appointed to Iron Duke on 17 April, 1913 and stayed in her until 15 December, 1917. During the Battle of Jutland he acted as control officer for her 6-in guns. Jehan described his role in taking German destroyers under fire at 9,000 to 10,000 yards – seemingly to good effect. Jehan was subsequently recommended for early promotion for his service during the battle.
He was made a Chief Gunner on 14 July, 1917.[1]
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/35. f. 801.
Footnotes
- ↑ Jehan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/35. f. 801.
