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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Able Seaman Sydney George Harding, C/JX173891, H.M.S. Encounter

Second World War Navy United Kingdom AMBON WAR CEMETERY

Stoker Roy Dundon, W2173, Royal Australian Naval Reserve, H.M.A.S. Perth

Second World War Navy Australian KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

Petty Officer Wren Ellen Victoria Whittall 1669, W.R.N.S., H.M.S. 'Britannia II'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war PLYMOUTH CITY CREMATORIUM

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ordinary Telegraphist Charles William Bloomfield, London/Z/7263, RNVR, H.M. Trawler "Gambri."

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Able Seaman George William Oades, Tyneside Z/7618, RNVR, H.M.S. "Jessamine."

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Norman Rigley KP/196, R.N.V.R., Drake Bn. R.N. Division

First World War Navy United Kingdom HAMEL MILITARY CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL

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