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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Lieutenant Richard Douglas Sandford VC, Royal Navy - 'Heroics at Zeebrugge'

First World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder ESTON CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Assistant Steward Robert Henley Tucker, HM LCH 185, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Assistant Steward Norman Reginald Tucker, HMS Afrikander, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom SIMON'S TOWN (DIDO VALLEY) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private William Henry Middleton CH/2858S, 1st Royal Marine Bn., Royal Naval Division

First World War Navy United Kingdom VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Edward Arda, RN, HMS Victory - 'Died from Wounds following the Battle of Jutland'

First World War Navy United Kingdom ROSSKEEN PARISH CHURCHYARD EXTENSIONS (OR BURIAL GROUND)

United Kingdom

Leading Cooks Mate Percy Cheeseman, M/2026, Royal Navy of HMS Good Hope

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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