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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Lieutenant Brian Benz, Royal Navy, 'HM Submarine Stratagem'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Gilbert Moy Burgess J/40911, Royal Navy, HMS 'Cleopatra'

First World War Navy United Kingdom HAILSHAM CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Walter Langley CH/24514, Royal Marines, 'SS Ascot'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Carpenter’s Crew Edwin Clark, M/5434, Royal Navy – A Very Good, Superior Sailor

First World War Navy United Kingdom CLYST ST. MARY (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Percy Herbert Balch, P/JX 126181, Royal Navy, 'HMS Hood'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Michael Nottage

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Arthur Keith Bennett C/J 109679, Royal Navy, HM Submarine 'Triton'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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