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 Edward Mitchell 10489, 10th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom HELLES MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Captain Wilfrid Chaundler Messenger, 12th Battalion, Rifle Brigade

First World War Army United Kingdom ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Private Frederick George Knight 25322, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Hubert John Cavell, 11th Bn., Sherwood Foresters - 'A temporary Gentleman...'

First World War Army United Kingdom EASTON-IN-GORDANO (ST. GEORGE) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Private Stanley Claude Brotherhood L/5005, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers

First World War Army United Kingdom DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE)

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Bertie Maurice Hewlett 52663, Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry), 5th Sqdn.

Army United Kingdom KAMPTEE CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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