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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Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis DSC RNVR of H.M.S. Laforey

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman J/23974 William Twort of HMS Bulwark

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private William Slarks Vidler CH/15189, Royal Marine Light Infantry, “HMS Amphion”

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Radio Mechanic Brian James Winter P/MX742378, Royal Navy, 'HMS Saumarez'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CORFU BRITISH CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ordinary Telegraphist Donald Charles Buchanan, P/JX 205817, RN, 'HMS Mercury'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Chief Stoker William George Ditch 149805, Royal Navy, 'HMS Bulwark'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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