228271 Able Seaman George William Dadd of the Royal Navy, HMS Invincible. Son of William Harvey and Emily Jane Dadd (née Berry). Born in Exeter 19 February 1886. Died 31 May 1916 aged 30.

PLY16731 Bugler Frank Herbert Daniel of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, attached to HMS Defence. Son of James and Louisa Daniel of 127 Union St.,Plymouth. Born in Stonehouse in the September Quarter of 1900. Died 31 May 1916 aged 15.

K23372 Stoker 1st Class Harry Dart of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of John and Susan Dart of Kingskerswell. Born in Kingskerswell 4 Oct 1895. Died 31 May 1916 aged 20.

M5727 Balcksmith's Mate James Douglas Daw of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of James and Mary Daw (née Bray). Born in North Tamerton, nr. Holsworthy, 12 January 1892. Died 31 May 1916 aged 28.

K22746 Stoker 1st Class Alfred Thomas Dew of the Royal Navy HMS Indefatigable. Son of John and Louisa Dew of Queens's Terrace, Dawlish. Born in Exeter in the March Quarter of 1890. Died 31 May 1916 aged 26.

K1323 Stoker 1st Class Alfred John Dickens of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of William and Amelia Dickens of 35 Union St.,Plymouth. Born in Stonehouse 27 April 1890. Died 31 May 1916 aged 26. 

155164 Chief Petty Officer Charles Bedford Distin of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Boy entrant to the Navy. Son of William and Elizabeth Distin of Aveton Gifford and  husband of Emma (née Perraton) of 5 Frogmore Terrace, Westville, Kingsbridge. Born in Aveton Gifford 8 June 1872. Died 31 May 1916 aged 43.

304341 Mechanician Henry Joseph Doidge ("Joe") of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatgiable. Son of Joseph and Sarah Doidge - his father also served in the Royal Navy; husband of Edith (née Garland) of Bristol. Born in Greenock, Renfrewshire, 30 March 1885. Died 31 May 1916 aged 31.

PLY14493 Private Alfred George Dorman of the Royal Marine Light Infantry attached to HMS Lion. Son of Frank and Caroline Dorman of 24 Goldsmith St., Heavitree, Exeter. Born in Heavitree in the September Quarter of 1890. Died 31 May 1916 aged 25.

188467 Able Seaman Ernest Driskell of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of William and Sarah of 7 Canterbury St., Devonport. Born in Devonport 1 April 1881. Died 31 May 1916 aged 35. 

270375 Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class George Durham of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of John and Elizabeth Durham of Tavistock; husband of Melinda (née Holman) of 27 Edgar terrace, Plymouth. Born in Tavistock 27 September 1881. Died 31 May 1916 aged 34. 

285716 Leading Stoker Charley John Eales of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of Emma Eales of Dittisham; husband of Lilian (née Rowe). Born in Dittisham 5 April 1878. Died 31 May 1916 aged 38.

K9250 Leading Stoker William Henry Eastley of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of John and Emma Eastley of Fore St., Loddiswell. Born in Loddiswell 26 February 1891. Died 31 May 1916 aged 25.

310424 Leading Stoker Fred Ellis of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of Maria Ellis of Plympton. Born in Plympton 18 March 1887. Died 31 May 1916 aged 29.

186189 Petty Officer Samuel Michael Earnshaw of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of Elizabeth Earnshaw of 131 King St., Plymouth. Born in Plymouth 1 December 1877. Died 31 May 1916 aged 38.

276955 Leading Stoker Edward Easterbrook of the Royal Navy, HMS Warrior. Son of James and Elizabeth Easterbrook of 24 Melbourne St. Plymouth. Born in Plymouth 11 Jan 1875.  Died 31 May 1916 aged 41.

K/9250 Leading Stoker William Henry Eastley of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of John and Emma Eastley of Loddiswell. Born in Loddiswell 26 February 1891. Died 31 May 1916 at the battle of Jutland aged 25.

K/1768 Leading Stoker Richard Edgcombe (also Edgecombe) of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of Thomas and Emma Kezia Edgcombe (née Pengelly); husband of Fanny of Church St.,Padstow. Born in Aveton Gifford 6 September 1890. Died 31 May 1916 aged 26.

293011 Petty Officer Stoker Daniel Thomas Edwards of the Royal Navy, HMS Warrior. Son of Louisa Maria Edwards and stepson of Nicholas Philips, both  of Plymstock; husband of Fanny (née Boaden) of 66 North Rd., Plymouth.. Born in Plymstock 15 March 1880. Died 31 May 1916 aged 36.

M6148 Able Seaman Ernest Henry Ellis of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of William and Anna Maria of 36 Balmoral Ave.,Devonport. Born in Devonport 11 Nov 1892. Died 31 May 1916 aged 23.

343035 Shipwright John Endicott of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of John and Mary Ann Endicott; husband of Maria (née Dyer). Born  in Devonport 2 Dec 1884. Died 31 May 1916 aged 31.

291538 Petty Officer Stoker Francis George England of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of Francis and Emily England of 61 Halcyon Rd.,Newton Abbot. Born in Newton Abbot 2 Mar 1881. Died 31 May 1916 aged 35.

M14639 Engine Room Artificer 4th Class John Luther Evans of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of Luther and Mary Jane Evans; husband of Beatrice (née Nicholls) of Clarendon Terrace, Plymouth.  Born in Stonehouse 1 September 1880. Died 31 May 1916 aged 35.

SS113344 Stoker 1st Class John Evans of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of Edward and Amelia Evans of 10 Garden Square, Exeter. Born in Exeter 18 July 1894. Died 31 May 1916 aged 21.

PLY14957 Private William Henry Farley of the Royal Marine Light Infantry attached to HMS Lion. Son of William and Kate Farley. Born in Plymouth in the March Quarter of 1890. Died 31 May 1916 aged 26.

185580 Able Seaman William Edwin Farnham of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of bessie R. Farnham of 9 John Lane, Plymouth; husband of Hilda (née Brown) of 27 West Hill Rd., Mutley, Plymouth. Born in Tavistock 15 March 1879. Died 31 May 1916 aged 37.

K11239 Petty Officer Stoker William Cross Fast of the Royal Navy, HMS Warrior. Son of John and Elizabeth Fast of Brixham. Born in Brixham 14 Feb 1886. Died 31 May 1916 aged 30.

225614 Leading Seaman John Langley Ferris of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of Lewis and Eliza Ferris of 3 Helen's Place, Kingsbridge and brother of Percival (see below). Born in Blackawton 29 March 1887. Died 31 May 1916 aged 29.

214600 Able Seaman Percival Charles Ferris of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of Lewis and Eliza Ferris of 3 Helen's Place, Kingsbridge and brother of John (see above). Born in Blackawton 20 March 1884. Died 31 May 1916 aged 32.

Information kindly supplied by a family member:

234126 Leading Seaman Sydney Watts Ferris of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of John and the late Betsy Ferris. Born in Dittisham 24 July 1888. Died 31 May 1916 aged 29.

M3283 Engine Room Artificer Arthur George Floyd of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of Thomas and Florence Floyd of Devonport. Born in Plymouth 23 September 1895. Died 31 May 1916 aged 19.

276192 Mechanician William John Forse of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of John and Emmeline Forse of Plymouth; husband of Blanche (née Baker) of 35 Hotham Place, Stoke-on-Trent. Born in Plymouth 6 November 1878. Died 31 May 1916 aged 37.

191125 Petty officer William Edmund Foss of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of Edmund Richard and Susan ("Susie") Cecilia Foss (née Huxford); married in 1904 - wife not yet identified. Birth registered in Plymouth in the June Quarter of 1881 but on enlistment, gave his birth date as 2 April 1879. Died 31 May 1916 aged 34.

301235 Mechanician Albert George Fox of the Royal Navy, HMS Defence. Son of Frederick and Joanna Fox of East St., Stonehouse, Plymouth; husband of Olive (née James). Born in Plymouth 20 March 1885. Died 31 May 1916 aged 31.

340605 Shipwright 1st Class Joseph Francis of the Royal Navy, HMS Warrior. Held the Long Service and Good Conduct medals. Son of Frederick and Amelia Francis; husband of Helena (née Brenton). Born in Devonport 16 December 1872. Died 31 May 1916 aged 43. 

42698 Ordinary Seaman Norman George Franklin of the Royal Navy, HMS Invincible. Son of George and Susan Franklin. Born in Beer in the March Quarter of 1889,  Died 31 May 1916 aged 27.

PLY12208 Colour Sergeant Charles James Ernest Freeman of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, attached to HMS Indefatigable. Parents not yet identified; husband of Amelia (née Whitlock) of 60 Emma Place, Stonehouse, Plymouth. Born in Southwark in the March Quarter of 1882. Died 31 May 1916 aged 34.

J15826 Able Seaman John William Frost of the Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Son of John and Annie Frost of 24 Sussex Rd.,Ford, Devonport. Born in Devonport 17 Aug 1896. Died 31 May 1916 aged 19.