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Robert Craig Elder, 1916

November 22nd, 2006 Ray Leave a comment Go to comments

ELDER, ROBERT CRAIG. Rank, Stoker Petty Officer, H. M. S. “Turbulent”; died, North Sea, May 31, 1916.

Source: Ireland’s Memorial Records – World War I (1914-1918). Page 82. Published by Eneclann.

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  1. Ray
    November 22nd, 2006 at 22:37 | #1
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    Could this be a sibling or relative of Elizabeth Craig Elder (1860-1930) from Inch Island, Donegal, Ireland?

  2. Nancy Elder Petersen
    November 24th, 2006 at 21:15 | #2
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    Will search more…

    Searching Google.com for “HMS TURBULENT” ship history:
    found webpage info:
    http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.2445
    …
    “The second HMS Turbulent was a Talisman Class Destroyer with a displacement of 1098 tons and a complement of 102 men. Armed with five 4.5-inch quick firing guns and four 21-inch torpedo tubes, she was designed to screen the Grand Fleet and launch torpedo attacks on the German High Seas Fleet.
    As part of the Grand Fleet she sailed to engage the High Seas Fleet off Jutland in May 1916. On the 31 May HMS Turbulent was sunk by a German Battle Cruiser resulting in the loss of 90 members of her ships company. As a result of this action Turbulent was awarded the battle honour “Jutland”. 1919 – 1936.