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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Lieutenant Colonel Cecil Howard Palmer, Commanding 9th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman HELLES MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Gunner Michael Murphy 203673, RFA, Transferred 467th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps

First World War Army United Kingdom MORPETH (ST. MARY THE VIRGIN) CHURCHYARD

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Private John Barr 1911, 1/7th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers - 'A Scottish Miner'

First World War Army United Kingdom MORPETH (ST. MARY THE VIRGIN) CHURCHYARD

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Private Frank Alexander Whitehorne, 10808, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom HELLES MEMORIAL

By David P.Whithorn

United Kingdom

Private Joseph Naisby 1663, 14th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers

First World War Army United Kingdom MORPETH (ST. MARY THE VIRGIN) CHURCHYARD

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Private Arthur Jonathan Hyde 1092004, 1st Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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