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 Frank Edward Hounsham R/2674, Royal Navy, Hood Bn. R.N. Div.

First World War Navy United Kingdom WHALLEY (QUEEN MARY'S HOSPITAL) MILITARY CEMETERY

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant (A) John Geoffrey Armstrong, HMS Condor, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom AYR CEMETERY, AYRSHIRE

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Musician Frederick Jackson RMB/3014, 'HMS Glorious', Royal Marine Band

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Antonia Moffat

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Richard Geoffrey Nunn, Royal Marines, No.46 R.M. Commando

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Able Seaman George Victor Smith, Casualty of the sinking of "HMS Matabele" - 17th January 1942

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Madeleine J Clarke

United Kingdom

Commander Richard Frank Jolly GC, HMS Mohawk

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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