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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Flight Sub-Lieutenant Wilfred Henry Wilmot, 10 Sqn., Royal Naval Air Service

First World War Navy United Kingdom DADIZEELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Air Mechanic (2nd Class) William Arthur Wilmot RNAS

First World War Navy United Kingdom STRETFORD CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Evan William Harris Vaughan, J/65794, RN, HMS Vanguard

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Stoker 2nd Class Robert Gillespie Morris, D/KX99760, H.M.S. Drake, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom HAWTHORNDEN CEMETERY

By James Renwick

United Kingdom

Surgeon Thomas Mansergh Wood-Robinson, RN, HMS Black Prince

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 2nd Class Reginald Rupert Verrall, C/KX117870, RN, HMS Curacoa

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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