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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Ordinary Seaman Cecil Page P/JX189197, Royal Navy, 'HMS La Flore'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom EASTBOURNE (LANGNEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Cecil Reginald Fenner P/J45204, Royal Navy, 'HMS Victory'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom EASTBOURNE (LANGNEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Robert Stanley Fullick K/13038, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Aboukir”

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Boatswain Daniel Stephen Murphy, Royal Navy, HMS 'Vanguard'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Henry Arnold K/10431, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Invincible”

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Thomas Pacey 308295, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Lynx”

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

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