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)

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Private William James Rees, L/8414, "B" Sqdn., 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom CROUY BRITISH CEMETERY, CROUY-SUR-SOMME

United Kingdom

Sergeant Frederick Lancaster, L/1001, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom CAIX BRITISH CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Trumpeter Richard (Dick) Edward Sladden, L/2692, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom MEZIERES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal John Heber Kempton Gladstone Steer 21363, “X” Coy. 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom LE GRAND HASARD MILITARY CEMETERY, MORBECQUE

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Sapper Herbert George Shurville 42792, “Z” Special Coy., Royal Engineers

First World War Army United Kingdom BEAULENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, LIGNY-THILLOY

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Private Robert Harry Scrivener 825, 8th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

First World War Army Australian SHRAPNEL VALLEY CEMETERY

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

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