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 Duncan Mackinnon - Olympian

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

Lieutenant The Hon. Christopher Furness VC, 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder DUNKIRK MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Fusilier Dennis Donnini VC - 'He fought with dash, determination and magnificent courage'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine SITTARD WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private George Arthur Baker, 10795, 1st Battalion, Queens (East Surrey) Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

18111 Private James Chivers Wiltshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom AVEBURY (ST. JAMES) CHURCHYARD

By Kevin Russell

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant William Colvin, 8th Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF

First World War Army Australian VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL

Australia

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