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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Sub Lieutenant Dan Basil Curtis, RNVR H.M.M.L. 916

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY

Lance Corporal Maurice Herbert Grimsdell, PO/X 115851, 47 Royal Marine Commando

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY

Major Paddy Kendall Brind-Sheridan, 41 Royal Marine Commando

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY

Marine William George Bean, CH/X 103570, 48 Royal Marine Commando

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY

Petty Officer Stoker PK/30785 Frank Bebbington DSM, HMS Ripley

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Post Office TORSHAVN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Karl (Felgate) Falgate Banham, J18606, Royal Navy, 'HMS Pembroke'

First World War Navy United Kingdom SWAFFHAM (SS. PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

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