J-class destroyer - named after Admiral John Jervis (1735–1823)
earned 13 battle honours
"Lucky Jervis" - Despite a long and active career, in 5½ years of war and 13 major actions, not one of her crew was lost to enemy action. An example of her luck might be seen in her action at Anzio in January 1944. Supporting the landing with gunfire, HMS Jervis and her sister ship, HMS Janus, were attacked by enemy aircraft using Hs 293 glider bombs. Both were hit; Janus’ forward magazine exploded and sank. Jervis’ bow was blown off, but not one of her crew was harmed in this incident, and she was able to rescue over 80 of Janus’ crew.
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