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 Robert Kenward, of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Henry "Harry" Welfare 350583, of the 15th Battalion the Essex Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom FLETCHING BURIAL GROUND

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Frank Golding, G/2526, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom CAMBRIN MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Harold Wilson Smith, 4460217, 2nd Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom Arnhem - Operation Market Garden ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private Harry Cecil Grover, 34557, 1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers

First World War Army United Kingdom DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Richard Aubrey Grover, 10726, 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom FLETCHING BURIAL GROUND

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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