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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Boy 1st Class John Gilbert Eyres J/38262, Royal Navy, 'HMS Black Prince'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Captain Spencer Allen Hickley, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom TUNBRIDGE WELLS CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Stoker Laurence 'Lorrie' Crumpton ~ HMS Hood

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class SS/109923 John Thomas Sparkes, HMS Defence

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Corporal Louis Albert Draghi, PO/X 338, Royal Marines

Second World War Navy United Kingdom MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Alfred Maxwell P/JX 161055, H.M.S. Armadillo - Royal Navy Commando

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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