(Photograph courtesy of Liz and Michael
Jezequel)
Leading Seaman William Philip Moyse
Royal Navy. HMS Black Prince
31/05/1916
Son of William John and Priscilla Rule Moyse, of Jersey.
Killed in action, aged 35 years
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post of Thursday 8 June
1916
Roll of Honour. Leading Seaman William
P Moyse, another Jerseyman serving on HMS Black Prince,
lost his life in the naval battle on Wednesday 31 May.
The gallant sailor, who had many years service, was
in his 36th year. He was highly respected by the officers
of his ship and his many friends in Jersey will regret
to hear of his untimely decease. To the family we beg
to tender our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
A total of 26 Jerseymen are believed to have lost their
lives in the Naval Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916
and on HMS Hampshire which sank on 6 June 1916 after
striking a mine off the Orkneys.
