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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Gunner William Pentecost, 60359 - Royal Garrison Artillery 87th Siege Bty.

First World War Army United Kingdom RIBECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY

By David Pentecost

Cyprus

Trooper James Gorrie, 4th Light Horse, Australian Expeditionary Force. KIA Gallipoli 10 August 1915

First World War Army Australian BEACH CEMETERY, ANZAC

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal David George, 2nd Gordon Highlanders. Died of wounds, 28th October 1918.

First World War Army United Kingdom GIAVERA BRITISH CEMETERY, ARCADE

United Kingdom

Trooper Albert "Tibby" Cotter

First World War Army Australian Pre-war sportsman/woman BEERSHEBA WAR CEMETERY

Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser, 1st Black Watch. Killed in action, 13th October 1915.

First World War Army United Kingdom LOOS MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Captain Hedley Verity

Second World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman CASERTA WAR CEMETERY

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