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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Second Lieutenant George Adamson, 12th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry

First World War Army United Kingdom LOOS MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Aubrey Cosens VC, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.

Second World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private William MacPherson, 29456, 6th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers - 'Life story'

First World War Army United Kingdom POZIERES MEMORIAL

By Lynda Grange

United Kingdom

Private John MacPherson, 310267, 7th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders - 'Life Story'

First World War Army United Kingdom ARRAS MEMORIAL

By Lynda Grange

United Kingdom

Guardsman Edward Colquhoun Charlton VC, 2nd Battalion, Irish Guards

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Major General John Charles (Jock) Campbell VC DSO* MC, General Staff

First World War Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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