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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Nursing Sister Kate Ellen Gribble

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Chief Petty Officer Albert Playford DSM 202189, Royal Navy, 'HMS Pembroke'

First World War Navy United Kingdom HAWKHURST (ST. LAURENCE) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Telegraphist Eric Ladd RN ~ "Killed in the Liberation of Europe..."

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy PORTISHEAD (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

Flight Sub Lieutenant J/2419 Richard Swallow, RNAS Polegate

First World War Navy United Kingdom EASTBOURNE (OCKLYNGE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Alfred James Moys, 29 March 1920-24 Feb 1941 - HMS Manistee (F 104)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Able Seaman D/SSX 25776 George Oswald Seaman Campbell, HMS Gloucester

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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