

Roles
Throughout both world wars, men and women from across the Commonwealth were called on to carry out roles that they might have never dream of. Discover more about their stories. (Image: © IWM CH 6524)


Private Joseph Rovkin (served as 'Rorkin') NX73811, 3rd Battalion, Australian Infantry
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Mcculloch Young, 175591, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
By Roy McCallum
United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Thomas Welford Rainbow, 10th Bn., Worcestershire Regiment
By Zoë Webster
United Kingdom

Chief Petty Officer Cecil John Mitchell P/J 114226, H.M. Submarine Sickle
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal George Samuel Keen 14082, 8th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
By David Ingleby
United Kingdom
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