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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Captain Eric William Ravilious, Royal Marines (War Artist)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sailor/Lieutenant Commander Oscar Ewall Bertnzen, Royal Norwegian Navy

Second World War Navy Non-Commonwealth BLANKENBERGE TOWN CEMETERY

By Haakon Vinje

Norway

Acting Sub Lieutenant (A) Michael John McCluskey, RNVR, H.M.S. St. Angelo

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stewardess Lucy Alexander Hunter G/2508, Women's Royal Naval Service

First World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war EASTBOURNE (OCKLYNGE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Frederick Charles Croucher C/SSX35641, Royal Navy, HMS Sussex

Second World War Navy United Kingdom EASTLING (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Trevor Tucker, BZ/418, Anson Battalion RND, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

First World War Navy United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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