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 Joseph Allenby P/JX182311, Royal Navy, 'HMS Acheron'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Harry Bertwin Boniface RN, HMS Glory - 'At rest in Lyminster'

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

By Lesley Yates

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Charles Peter Gowers D/J 76630, Royal Navy, 'HMS Hunter'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Matroos Daniel Johannes Kooij, Royal Netherlands Navy Air Service - 'Escape to England'

Second World War Navy Non-Commonwealth MORPETH (ST. MARY THE VIRGIN) CHURCHYARD

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Gunner George Blendell RMA/6584, Royal Marine Artillery, (H.Q. Eastney)

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Robert Everitt, RNVR, HM Trawler Galvi.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom EASTBOURNE (LANGNEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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