

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)


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

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

Private John Young - 'Served with the 63 Machine Gun Bn Royal Naval Division'
By Susan Strang
United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Norman Arnfield LT/JX 299857, Royal Naval Patrol Service, H.M.S. Sulla.
By Meg Gain
United Kingdom

Able Seaman William Munroe McPherson, Clyde Z/8185, RNVR, S.S. "War Knight."
By Susan Strang
United Kingdom
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