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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Private Charles Cordery, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)

First World War Army United Kingdom POZIERES MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Private George Henry Grant - Died from Shell Shock

First World War Army United Kingdom BIRMINGHAM (KEY HILL) CEMETERY

By Steve Kallaste (1)

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Samuel Thomas Newton - Wounded in France

First World War Army United Kingdom STOURBRIDGE CEMETERY

By Steve Kallaste

United Kingdom

Rifleman Sydney John Cook, Kings Royal Rifle Corps

First World War Army United Kingdom GAZA WAR CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Private Stephen Howard, 2nd Bn., Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Private William James Ellis, 2nd Bn., Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom OXFORD ROAD CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

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