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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Deck Hand Hira Grunnill 10000/DA, Royal Naval Reserve, H.M. Trawler "Carlton."

First World War Navy United Kingdom SKEGNESS (ST. CLEMENT) CHURCHYARD

By David Ingleby

United Kingdom

Chief Petty Officer Cecil John Mitchell P/J 114226, H.M. Submarine Sickle

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Emmanuel John Waymark K/14973, Royal Navy, HMS 'Queen Mary'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Chief Stoker William John Cornelius Bewers 280241, H.M. S/M. "E22.", Royal Navy (1876-1916)

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Sub Lieutenant Peter Maurice Sidebotham, RNVR H.M.M.L. 916

Second World War Navy United Kingdom

Able Seaman Eric Bond, W942, Royal Australian Naval Reserve, H.M.A.S. Perth

Second World War Navy Australian YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY

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