

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 Bertie James Reeves 34768, 12th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment (1898 - 1918)
By Scott Wishart
United Kingdom

Private Peter Piper G/8979, 6th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) (1896 - 1916)
By Scott Wishart
United Kingdom

Private Sam Eggenton ~ Royal Army Ordinance Corps
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Private Joel Piper 2106, 8th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) (1885 - 1915)
By Scott Wishart
United Kingdom

Private William Thomas Pierce G/34100, 2nd Bn., Royal Sussex Regiment (1893 - 1919)
By Scott Wishart
United Kingdom
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