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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Chief Ship's Cook Frederick Norman Tucker, HMS Monmouth, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Leonard Raoul Pugh, Royal Marines

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

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman John Edward Brooke Wild, D/JX 362168, HMS Itchen, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Acting Sub-Lieutenant (E) James Lowden Connell, HMS Avenger, Royal Navy.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LIVERPOOL NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Tom SIMS-HILDITCH. RNVR

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Able Seaman James Henry Jarvis, Hawke Battalion RND

First World War Navy United Kingdom WELLINGTON GENERAL CEMETERY, SHROPSHIRE

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

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