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 Arthur James Carter 15852, 2nd Bn., Hampshire Regiment – ‘Side by Side’

First World War Army United Kingdom GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE

By David P.Whithorn

United Kingdom

Engineman Peter E. Y. Olsen LT/KX 100167, Royal Naval Patrol Service, H.M. Drifter Xmas Rose

Second World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Robert Strachan

United Kingdom

Serjeant David Finlay VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BASRA MEMORIAL

Lieutenant Humphrey Osbaldston Brooke Firman VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BASRA MEMORIAL

Private James Henry Fynn VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BASRA MEMORIAL

Captain George Stuart Henderson VC DSO* MC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BASRA MEMORIAL

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