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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Sub Lieutenant (A) Joe Lupton, RNVR, HMS 'Robin'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom MORLEY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private William Hathaway PO/18454, 1st Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry

First World War Navy United Kingdom WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Joseph Alphonsus McKenna V/1540, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Navy Canadian NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Harry White 225895, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Flirt”

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Sidney Whiteley J/61741, Royal Navy, HMS 'Partridge'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class David Bradley D/SKX 309, Royal Navy, 'HMS Asphodel'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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