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 Thomas Albert Leigh, 217552, RN, HMS Alert

First World War Navy United Kingdom BASRA WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Wren Aileen Mercy Kilburn, 42634, Women’s Royal Naval Service, HMS Midge

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war CHESHAM BOIS BURIAL GROUND

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Leading Wren Joan Mary Hughes, 15809, W.R.N.S, HMS Midge

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war CAISTER OLD CEMETERY

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Sidney “Chick” Smith Raven, SSX/22279, RN, HMS Blean

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander Frederick Septimus Kelly DSC – Olympian & Musician

First World War Navy Australian Pre-war sportsman/woman Art and Literature MARTINSART BRITISH CEMETERY

Lieut-Commander William Lefebvre Brodrick, RN, HMS Barham

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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