George William McCoy

Item

Title

George William McCoy

Who?

George William McCoy

Item(s)

Piece of shrapnel from HMS Lion

Story

George McCoy served aboard the HMS Lion, the flagship of the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland. The ship was hit by shellfire, but survived the battle. George McCoy died in 1917.

When?

31 May 1916 - 1 June 1916

Where?

Jutland

Contributor

Valerie Lynne Beilby

Collection Day

28/04/2019 York Collection Day

This item was submitted on May 13, 2019