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)
Private Frank Victor Read, 14984652, The Parachute Regiment, A.A.C. 12th (10th Bn. The Green Howards (Yorkshire Rgt.)) Bn.
Lieutenant Michael Henry Aidan Robinson, 304367, Rifle Brigade 1st Bn.
Private James Stokes VC, 1592376, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Captain John Alderson MC, 113655, Seaforth Highlanders and No.3 Commando
Second Lieutenant Patrick Anthony Clement Everitt, 71104, Royal Norfolk Regiment, 2nd Bn.
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