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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Captain James Joseph Bernard Jackman VC, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder TOBRUK WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private Richard Gentleman, 4392, 13th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (London Regiment)

First World War Army United Kingdom FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY, ARRAS

By Lesley Yates

United Kingdom

Rifleman Arthur George Smith, 303656, 1st/5th Battalion, London Rifle Brigade

First World War Army United Kingdom ARRAS MEMORIAL

By Lesley Yates

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Alec George Horwood VC DCM, The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder RANGOON MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal William Arthur Jones, 49094, 101st Field Company, Royal Engineers

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Major Charles Ferguson Hoey VC MC, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment

Second World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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