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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Boy Second Class Jesse George Dadswell, J/53152, of HMS Ganges

First World War Navy United Kingdom FAIRLIGHT (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Stoker Percy Cresswick, P/K26695, HMS Tweed

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Captain Bernard Warburton-Lee VC - 'Bravery in Narvik'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BALLANGEN NEW CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander George Nicholson Bradford VC - 'Heroics at Zeebrugge'

First World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BLANKENBERGE TOWN CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Geoffrey Saxton White VC - "Heroics in the Dardanelles"

First World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Alfred Edward Sefton VC, RN, HMS Coventry - 'Heroics in the Med.'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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