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 James Gilmore Foster, 55126, 14th Battalion, Welsh Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom ROLVENDEN (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private William Wightwick, G/7645, 10th Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)

First World War Army United Kingdom RUCKINGE (ST. MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private David Howell Charles, 7678, Welsh Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom ROTHERWICK CHURCHYARD

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Serjeant Nigel Gray Leakey VC, 1/6th Battalion, King's African Rifles

Second World War Army Non-Commonwealth Victoria Cross holder EAST AFRICA MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private Richard James Wightwick, G/8650, 9th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)

First World War Army United Kingdom RUCKINGE (ST. MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Captain Peter Watkinson, 5th Battalion, The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom RUSTHALL (ST. PAUL) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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