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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Stoker 1st Class Harry Thomas Tucker, SS/105438, Royal Navy, HMS Brilliant

First World War Navy United Kingdom GRIMSBY (SCARTHO ROAD) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Boy Servant Cecil Tucker, L/6182, Royal Navy, HMS Victory

First World War Navy United Kingdom HASLAR ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Nursing Sister Kate Ellen Gribble, QARNNS, H.M.S. Cormorant (S.S. Aguila)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Captain Frederick Thornton Peters - 'Heroics in Algeria'

Second World War Navy Canadian Victoria Cross holder PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant (A) Hector Philip Peart, RNVR, HMS Vulture (792NAS, Fleet Air Arm)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PEMBURY (ST. PETER) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class William Ernest Foad, C/K 66182, RN, HMS Orlando

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PEMBURY (ST. PETER) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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