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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Seaman Jesse Guy Chester P/X 20469A, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS 'Afridi'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class William Laney K/19409, Royal Navy H.M.S. “Invincible”

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Boy 2nd Class Sidney Herbert Kemp J/88020, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Impregnable”

First World War Navy United Kingdom FARRINGDON (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, HAMPSHIRE

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Petty Officer 1st Class Herbert Sidney Bishop 179900, RN, HMS 'Victory II'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH (KINGSTON) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Chief Petty Officer William James Aiken 161866, Royal Navy, HMS 'Albermarle'

First World War Navy United Kingdom OSMONDWALL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Cyril William Thomas Woodgate P/JX392506, HMS President III (S.S. Fort Athabasca)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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