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 Charles Pope VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder MOEUVRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

Lieutenant Alfred Edward Gaby VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES

Lieutenant Albert Chowne VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder LAE WAR CEMETERY

Gunner Walter Ernest “Wally” Brown VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

Private Vera Barbara Martin

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war SHOREHAM (SS. PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD

Corporal Lawrence Carthage Weathers VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder UNICORN CEMETERY, VENDHUILE

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