Claude Ernest Vincent Hawkings

Claude Ernest Vincent Hawkings joined the Royal Navy as a Cadet in 1908. In 1913, he was promoted to Midshipman, and posted to HMS Orion. He remained on this ship until 17 June 1917. During this time, he was promoted to Sub Lieutenant and Acting Lieutenant, and participated in the Battle of Jutland. He was present during the Zeebrugge Raid, and was killed in action. His Service Record states:

Claude Ernest Vincent Hawkings

Claude Ernest Vincent Hawkings joined the Royal Navy as a Cadet in 1908. In 1913, he was promoted to Midshipman, and posted to HMS Orion. He remained on this ship until 17 June 1917. During this time, he was promoted to Sub Lieutenant and Acting Lieutenant, and participated in the Battle of Jutland. He was present during the Zeebrugge Raid, and was killed in action. His Service Record states: