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 Arthur William Jarvis, 16th Bn., West Yorkshire Regt - A Bradford 'Pal'

First World War Army United Kingdom ARRAS MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Albert Edward Jarvis, 2nd Bn., Sherwood Foresters

First World War Army United Kingdom LOOS MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Lance Naik Sher Shah VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder RANGOON MEMORIAL

Serjeant Thomas Frank Durrant VC - Fell During Operation Chariot

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder ESCOUBLAC-LA-BAULE WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sgt. Robert Connelly - 1st Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.

First World War Army Canadian SANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY

Canada

Private Francis Andrew Nolan, 7th Black Watch. Killed in action, 24th July 1918.

First World War Army United Kingdom SOISSONS MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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