BRIGGS, HARRY, Petty Officer, H.M.S. Black Prince, elder s. of the mate Regtl.-Quartermaster-Sergt. John Briggs (q.v.), by his wife, Margaret (20, Hunter’s Avenue, Ayr), dau. of Capt. John Murdoch; b. in 1891; educ. Ayr; entered the Navy, and served in H.M.S. St. Vincent, H.M.S. Illustrious, H.M.S. Prince of Wales, and had just left H.M.S. Bulwark before she was blown up, and was killed in action at the Battle of Jutland 31 May, 1916, while serving on H.M.S. Black Prince.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5