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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Stoker 1st Class Charles Sturman SS/113791, Royal Navy, 'HMS Zealandia'

First World War Navy United Kingdom HOLME HALE (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Sergeant Patrick Ahern, EX/1251, 45 Royal Marine Commando

Second World War Navy United Kingdom From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine SITTARD WAR CEMETERY

Leading Telegraphist Walter Henry Radnedge, D/J 35143, RNVR, HMS 'Courageous'

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom Post Office PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker LT/KX102137 Wallace James Bailey RNPS, HMS Fratton

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Midshipman Fred Watkinson, Fleet Air Arm ~ Died Attacking the Königsberg

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

United Kingdom

Private George Frank Woolley, CH/7925, Royal Marine Light Infantry, HMS 'Hogue' (1875-1914)

First World War Navy United Kingdom THE HAGUE GENERAL CEMETERY

By David Fairman

Australia

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