John Gaimes | |
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Born | 1887 |
Died | January 1921 Lost at sea with HMS K5 |
Buried | |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1901–1921 |
Rank | Commander |
Commands held | HMS A9 HMS B9 HMS C37 HMS K5 |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | DSO |
Lieutenant-Commander John Austin Gaimes, DSO, was a submarine commander for the Royal Navy. He died 20 January 1921, at the age of 33, when HMS K5 sank with the loss of all hands during a mock battle in the Bay of Biscay.