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)
Ordinary Seaman Alan Guy Dowding, C/JX371012, RN, HMS Avenger
Assistant Paymaster Douglas Baillie Lee, RN, HMS Monmouth – ‘Memento mori…’
Steward P/LX 24101, Arthur James Rogers RN ~ H.M.S. FIJI
Leading Stoker William White ('ALIAS'), 294071, RN, HMS 'Queen Mary'
Leading Stoker Victor Marcus Winkfield, P/KX 91374, RN, HMS Hood - 'Victor's Story'
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