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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Corporal Alan Richard Leatherdale, ‘…one of the truest and bravest chums…’

First World War Army United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Donald Fraser Ross - He died at the Somme.

First World War Army Canadian SUNKEN ROAD CEMETERY, CONTALMAISON

By Elizabeth Hale

Canada

Sergeant Joseph Keatley - Determined to Serve

First World War Army United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Sydney Aldridge, 14284834, 7th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX

By Neil Aldridge

United Kingdom

Captain Eric John Western Dolphin, Shot whilst taking the surrender of German prisoners

First World War Army United Kingdom PLOEGSTEERT CHURCHYARD

By Grant Cornwell MBE (1)

France

Sapper James Shanks Wishart, 89126 (1876 - 1918)

First World War Army United Kingdom ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT

By Scott Wishart

United Kingdom

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