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)

Select Conflict

Select Nationality

Select Themes

Select Cemetery

Lieutenant (E) Robert David Verner-Jeffreys, H.M. Submarine Traveller

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Marine Wilfred Cyril Russ, HMS Gosling

Second World War Navy United Kingdom HARTLEY WINTNEY (ST. MARY) OLD CHURCHYARD

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Thomas Wilkinson VC, H.M.S. Li Wo - Bravery in the South China Sea

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Edward James Harwood, Royal Navy - HMS Niger

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Cook Sidney George Thomas Cooper, Royal Navy - HMS Courageous

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Able Seaman James William Hooker, Royal Navy - HMS Tramp

Second World War Navy United Kingdom YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Searching...