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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Able Seaman George McAlees Tucker, Z/1904, Collingwood Battalion, Royal Naval Division

First World War Navy United Kingdom HELLES MEMORIAL

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

Leading Stoker, William Henry Arthur Tucker, 302776, HMS Goliath, Royal Fleet Reserve

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

Petty Officer 1st Class, William Henry Tucker, 118635, HMS Goliath, Royal Fleet Reserve

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Stoker, Samuel Tucker, 158495, HMS Vivid, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH (WESTON MILL) CEMETERY

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class, Richard James Tucker, M/1537, HMS Goliath, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Horace Benjamin Tucker, 182413, HMS Swiftsure, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

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Able Seaman George McAlees Tucker, Z/1904, Collingwood Battalion, Royal Naval Division

Leading Stoker, William Henry Arthur Tucker, 302776, HMS Goliath, Royal Fleet Reserve

Petty Officer 1st Class, William Henry Tucker, 118635, HMS Goliath, Royal Fleet Reserve

Petty Officer Stoker, Samuel Tucker, 158495, HMS Vivid, Royal Navy

Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class, Richard James Tucker, M/1537, HMS Goliath, Royal Navy

Petty Officer Horace Benjamin Tucker, 182413, HMS Swiftsure, Royal Navy

Navy

385 Stories

Able Seaman George McAlees Tucker, Z/1904, Collingwood Battalion, Royal Naval Division

Leading Stoker, William Henry Arthur Tucker, 302776, HMS Goliath, Royal Fleet Reserve

Petty Officer 1st Class, William Henry Tucker, 118635, HMS Goliath, Royal Fleet Reserve

Petty Officer Stoker, Samuel Tucker, 158495, HMS Vivid, Royal Navy

Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class, Richard James Tucker, M/1537, HMS Goliath, Royal Navy

Petty Officer Horace Benjamin Tucker, 182413, HMS Swiftsure, Royal Navy

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