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 Walter James Udy D/222314, Royal Navy, HMS 'Forte'

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom Post Office ST. ISSEY NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Regulating Harold William Cornish P/222101, Royal Navy, H.M.S. 'Victory'

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

Stoker Dugald Gillies Wood 7684S, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS 'Indefatigable'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Douglas Wood

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman 157659 John William Quinnell HMS Sapphire

First World War Navy United Kingdom Post Office ASHFORD CEMETERY, KENT

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Petty Officer LT/JX199121 William Alfred Bailey, H.M.S Maaloy, (J136) RNPS

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Engine Room Artificer 4Th Class Ronald Joseph Smith

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

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