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 Abraham Acton VC, 10694, “B” Coy. 2nd Bn., Border Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder LE TOURET MEMORIAL

By John and Mary Holland

United Kingdom

Private Kenneth Powell – Olympian

First World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman LOKER CHURCHYARD

Private Thomas Christopher Porter – Olympian

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

Private Tom Parkin - Olympian

First World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY

Lieutenant Harcourt Ommundsen – Olympian

First World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman BRANDHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY

Lance Corporal Timothy (Tim) O'Brien, 40756, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY

By John and Mary Holland

United Kingdom

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