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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Lance Corporal John Norris P/O 16367, 2nd R.M. Bn., R.N. Div., Royal Marine Light Infantry

First World War Navy United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Kenneth Duckworth P/SSX25189, Royal Navy, 'HMS Penelope'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Telegraphist Jim Lord D/JX161659, Royal Navy, HM Submarine P.311

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Edward Frank Victor Knight J/123276, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Black Prince”

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class John Arthur Harding K/4666(PO), Royal Navy, 'H.M.S. Viking'

First World War Navy United Kingdom DEAL CEMETERY

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Telegraphist George Albert Casselden P/WRX666, RNV(Wireless)R, H.M.L.C.H. 185

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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