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 Motor Mechanic Ronald Edward Cosham C/MX76770, RN, HMML 105

Second World War Navy United Kingdom EASTBOURNE (LANGNEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Ernest Trimmer J/63145(PO), Royal Navy, "HMS Narborough"

First World War Navy United Kingdom LYNESS ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Petty Officer James Ronald Spilsbury RN - Lost on Operation Neptune

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

United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander James Edward Maltby RD (Naval), Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Loyalty

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Supply Assistant Ronald Henry Hopton, D/MX674608, Royal Navy, HMS Cicala

Second World War Navy United Kingdom NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant Louis Egbert Tucker (Tuker), Collingwood Battalion, Royal Naval Division, RNVR

First World War Navy United Kingdom HELLES MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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