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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Lieutenant Commander Serge Orloff-Davidoff, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. President

Second World War Navy United Kingdom HAMBURG CEMETERY

Ordinary Seaman David Cameron Kitcher, 55410, Royal Australian Naval Reserve, H.M.A.S. Perth

Second World War Navy Australian THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY

Wireman Kenneth Charles Rasmussen, 2425, Royal New Zealand Navy, H.M.S. Sultan

Second World War Navy New Zealand THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY

Private John Young - 'Served with the 63 Machine Gun Bn Royal Naval Division'

First World War Navy United Kingdom CAMBRAI EAST MILITARY CEMETERY

By Susan Strang

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Norman Arnfield LT/JX 299857, Royal Naval Patrol Service, H.M.S. Sulla.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Able Seaman William Munroe McPherson, Clyde Z/8185, RNVR, S.S. "War Knight."

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Susan Strang

United Kingdom

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