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 Neil Macintyre Kemp DSC, Fleet Air Arm (HMS Illustrious), Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Leonard Francis Tucker, HMS Stephen Furness, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Charles Horace White DSM, P/J 101818, RN, HM Submarine Triad

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Marine Robert Redvers Russell, CH/23503, of the Royal Marines

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Ian Maurice Graham, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Northney. Died on 10th July 1943, Age 20.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom The Italian Campaign SYRACUSE WAR CEMETERY, SICILY

United Kingdom

Commander Robert Jeffreys, H.M.S. Clan McNaughton

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

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