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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Jemadar Abdul Hafiz VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder Kohima and Imphal IMPHAL INDIAN ARMY WAR CEMETERY

Lance Corporal John Pennington Harman VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder Kohima and Imphal KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY

Captain John Niel Randle VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder Kohima and Imphal KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY

Serjeant Hanson Victor Turner VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder Kohima and Imphal IMPHAL WAR CEMETERY

Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Ernest Wigle

Second World War Army Canadian HOLTEN CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Captain Ian Oswald Liddell

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

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