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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Lance Corporal John Bertram Tatlow G/17622, 13th Bn., Royal Sussex Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom BERTRANCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY

By Lesley Yates

United Kingdom

Serjeant Edward Frank Rashbrook L/13353, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge’s Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom ST. PIERRE CEMETERY, AMIENS

United Kingdom

Private William McCleary McVey 32301, 16th (S) Bn. (2nd Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry

First World War Army United Kingdom TYNE COT MEMORIAL

By Sheila Jones

United Kingdom

Private Robert McCleary McVey S/14472, 1st Bn., Cameron Highlanders

First World War Army United Kingdom LE TOURET MEMORIAL

By Sheila Jones

United Kingdom

Serjeant William Lawrence L/13632, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers

First World War Army United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Percy John Whithorn 27209, 9th Bn., Gloucesters – ‘Mission Complete, 100 years – to the day'

First World War Army United Kingdom KARASOULI MILITARY CEMETERY

By David P.Whithorn

United Kingdom

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