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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Private John Stacey, PO/1934(S), 1st R.M. Bn., Royal Marine Light Infantry

First World War Navy United Kingdom ST. HILAIRE CEMETERY EXTENSION, FREVENT

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Marine Arthur Henry Petter, PO/215266, Royal Marines

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom MILLAND (ST. LUKE) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ships Corporal 2nd Class George Albert Rummery, 208425, RN, HMS Bulwark

First World War Navy United Kingdom MOUNTFIELD (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Boy 2nd Class Frederick Charles Akehurst, J/35504, RN, HMS Vivid

First World War Navy United Kingdom MAYFIELD (ST. DUNSTAN) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Alan Guy Dowding, C/JX371012, RN, HMS Avenger

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Assistant Paymaster Douglas Baillie Lee, RN, HMS Monmouth – ‘Memento mori…’

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By David P.Whithorn

United Kingdom

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