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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Able Seaman Ernest Edwin Tucker, HMS Good Hope, Royal Fleet Reserve

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Acting Leading Stoker Reginald Penhorwood Tucker, HMS Amphion, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Leading Stoker George Joseph Tucker, HMS Hawke, Royal Fleet Reserve

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Eric Stuart Smith, HMS Capel, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant (A) Derek Arthur Grose Tomlinson, HMS Nightjar, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom INSKIP (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Aircraft Identifier John Bavis Beeston Bancroft, P/JS 2639, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

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