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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Petty Officer William Leeder Laight 152439, Royal Navy, 'HMS Spey'

First World War Navy United Kingdom BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Ian William Adam, Royal Marines, 47 R.M. Commando

Second World War Navy United Kingdom SPRANG-CAPELLE (CAPELLE) GENERAL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Alfred Ronald Berry PO/18840, 4th Bn., Royal Marine Light Infantry, HMS Vindictive

First World War Navy United Kingdom UCKFIELD CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Albert Paige 220670, Royal Navy, 'HMS Natal'

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class George Henry Davy SS/111068, Royal Navy, 'HMS Pathfinder'

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman James Pengelly 205236, Royal Navy, HMS 'India'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Lesley Yates

United Kingdom

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