Navy

Sailors during both world wars faced some of the toughest conditions and most dangerous operations. From direct conflict with other war ships, to supporting amphibious invasions, escorting vital supply convoys and the tense cat-and-mouse of submarine warfare, life in the navy was as varied as it was hazardous. Tell us their stories. (Image: © IWM A 176)

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Leading Wren Laura Beatrice Bessant C/10036, W.R.N.S., HMS Minos

Navy United Kingdom Women at war LOWESTOFT (NORMANSTON DRIVE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Gordon Kenneth Seth Bennett S/JX31357, HMS President III (MV Ashanti)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Chief Petty Officer William Alfred Bishop C/236099, R.N., H.M.S. Royal Arthur

First World War Navy United Kingdom CROYDON (MITCHAM ROAD) CEMETERY

By Philip Duggan

United Kingdom

Midshipman (A) John Douglas Wilson Barr, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Merlin

Second World War Navy United Kingdom NEW ROMNEY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Alfred Horsecroft SS/111176, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Teazer

First World War Navy United Kingdom RUSTHALL (ST. PAUL) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Cape Boy Frederick Frieslaar - now rightfully commemorated

First World War Navy South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

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