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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Lieutenant Alexander Young VC

First World War Army South African Victoria Cross holder THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Gunner Henry Moon, 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.

First World War Army Canadian LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Conductor Horace Henry Glasock VC

First World War Army South African Victoria Cross holder CAPE TOWN (MAITLAND) CEMETERY

2nd Lt Robert William Ferguson, 5th Gordon Highlanders. Teacher of Mathematics, Perth Academy.

First World War Army United Kingdom HAWTHORN RIDGE CEMETERY NO.2, AUCHONVILLERS

United Kingdom

Private Arthur Murnaghan - Guarded James Connolly (The Rebel) before serving in France.

First World War Army United Kingdom ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

By Bridget Hall

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Ernest Edward Taunt, Polytechnic student, Scout and Soldier . . . .

First World War Army United Kingdom BROOKWOOD CEMETERY

By Mike Dawson (1)

United Kingdom

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