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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Steward P/LX 24101, Arthur James Rogers RN ~ H.M.S. FIJI

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Leading Stoker William White ('ALIAS'), 294071, RN, HMS 'Queen Mary'

First World War Navy United Kingdom LODSWORTH (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Stoker Victor Marcus Winkfield, P/KX 91374, RN, HMS Hood - 'Victor's Story'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Kevin McWilliams

United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Symons Huddart, RN, HM Submarine 'Triumph'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Canteen Manager Frederick Henry Habberfield - Olympian

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding - Olympian

First World War Navy New Zealand Pre-war sportsman/woman RUE-DES-BERCEAUX MILITARY CEMETERY, RICHEBOURG-L'AVOUE

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