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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Private Thomas Tucker, 51877, 11th Squadron, Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)

First World War Army United Kingdom CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL

United Kingdom

Major William 'Bill' Broome ~ 1st Bn. Worcestershire Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom JONKERBOS WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private William Leigh, 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment ~ "He did his duty nobly"

First World War Army United Kingdom CAMBRIN MILITARY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private Arthur James Carter 15852, 2nd Bn., Hampshire Regiment – ‘Side by Side’

First World War Army United Kingdom GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE

By David P.Whithorn

United Kingdom

Serjeant David Finlay VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BASRA MEMORIAL

Lieutenant Humphrey Osbaldston Brooke Firman VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BASRA MEMORIAL

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