HMS Invincible Survivors

Holding text There were 6 survivors of HMS Invincible when she was sunk on 31st May 1916.
 * 1) HMS Laurel picked up PO Ernest Francis, according to his report.
 * 2) One despatch stated that "Eighteen of her officers and men were subsequently picked up by "Laurel".
 * 3) A signal stated "It is understood that four Midshipmen and 13 men were picked up by Laurel".
 * 4) Midshipman Dearden and AB Sherwood were picked up by the Germans and became prisoners of war.
 * 5) Midshipman Durrant died of wounds on 6th June.
 * 6) It is unclear whether Stoker Edwards was picked up by "Laurel' or by a Geman U-Boat [see his story]. Records would indicate that there were only 2 POWs.


 * 1) Able Seaman Albert Henry Brend (invalided 5.3.24),
 * 2) Stoker 1st Class Albert Bower Clark (invalided 7.2.17 fracture Rt Tibia & Fibula),
 * 3) Able Seaman Ernest Cunnah (slightly wounded left RN 11.6.27 time expired),
 * 4) Midshipman Peregrine Robert Dearden (PoW),
 * 5) Midshipman Humphrey Mercer Lancelot Durrant (died of wounds 6/6/16),
 * 6) Stoker Royal Naval Reserve Albert Edwards (details unclear),