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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Ordinary Signalman Lancelot Albert Peckham, J/34193, RN - HMS Vanguard 1917

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Petty Officer James Tucker, HMS Li Wo, Royal Navy (ex-HMS Prince of Wales)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Able Seaman William George Tucker, Royal Navy (served in HMS Barham at Jutland)

First World War Navy United Kingdom COWES (KINGSTON) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Edward Philip Isted, 233454, RNVR of HMS "P32"

First World War Navy United Kingdom BOLNEY (ST. MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Deck Hand Leonard Francis Tucker, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vivid

First World War Navy United Kingdom TAUNTON (ST. MARY'S) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Andrew Neville Swainson, HMS Flirt, Royal Navy - died 1st June 1916

First World War Navy United Kingdom BEXHILL (ST. MARK) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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