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)
Alfred James Moys, 29 March 1920-24 Feb 1941 - HMS Manistee (F 104)
By Andrew Moys
United Kingdom
Able Seaman D/SSX 25776 George Oswald Seaman Campbell, HMS Gloucester
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Seaman Jesse Guy Chester P/X 20469A, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS 'Afridi'
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Stoker 1st Class William Laney K/19409, Royal Navy H.M.S. “Invincible”
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom
Boy 2nd Class Sidney Herbert Kemp J/88020, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Impregnable”
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom
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