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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Marine Robert Casson, EX/3236, R.M. Commando, HQ 4 S.S. Bde.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE

By John and Mary Holland

United Kingdom

Boy 1st Class Cecil James Gasson, J/20317, Royal Navy, "HMS Bulwark"

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Jack Foreman Mantle VC, Royal Navy, HMS Foylebank

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder PORTLAND ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Commander John Wallace Linton VC DSO DSC, RN, HM Submarine 'Turbulent'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Steward Walter Raymond Bunch, C/LX20445, RN, HMS Martin

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Charles Walter Leonard Loines, C/JX 179106, RN, HM Sub. Swordfish

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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