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 Jack Hardie, Motor Despatch Rider, Royal Engineers. Killed in France 15 October 1916

First World War Army United Kingdom BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD

United Kingdom

Private Allan Langlands Harley, 1/4th Seaforth Highlanders. Died from wounds, 8th May 1918.

First World War Army United Kingdom CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ

United Kingdom

Private George Edward Shelton, My Family, one of two brothers killed

First World War Army United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

By Christine Hall

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Herbert Alexander Campbell - Lost at the battle for Ede.

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

By Malcolm Hall

United Kingdom

Private WC Lucas - My Great Uncle Charles

First World War Army United Kingdom ST. ASAPH CHURCH CEMETERY

By Matthew Lucas

Guernsey

PRIVATE ARTHUR PERCY BALE - ENTERTAINER AND MUSIC HALL PERFORMER

First World War Army United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

By Karen Nesbitt

United Kingdom

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