

Army
The mud and blood of the Western Front, the sands and heat of the African battlefields, and the perilous jungles of Burma are just some of the conditions that the armies of the Commonwealth had to contend with during the world wars. Regardless, through sheer courage and resilience, they fought on, despite huge losses of life. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM)


Private Thomas Gates 18153, 5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Frederick Gates T2/SR/02679, Aux. Park Train, Army Service Corps
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Corporal Percy Reginald Faithfull 267050, 2nd/6th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Private Ronald David Andrews 14733697, 7th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Able Seaman 'Charles Stuart' Nicol, Clyde Z/3441, Hawke Bn. R.N. Div., R.N.V.R. - 'Alias'
By brian allan coutts
United Kingdom
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