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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Skipper Edward Gillard, HM Trawler Avanturine, Royal Navy Patrol Service

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Electrical Lieutenant Ivor Hamilton Ballance, HMS Trinidad

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Ordinary Signalman Frederick William James Sheldon - Jutland Survivor of H.M.S. Warrior.

First World War Navy United Kingdom EASTLEIGH CEMETERY

By Mark Sheldon

United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander Gerard Broadmead Roope VC, Drowned Saving Others

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Boy 2nd Class William Cedric Brown, J/91417 of the cruiser HMS Powerful

First World War Navy United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Airman James William Crow, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Landrail. Died on 18th Jan 1944, age 19.

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

United Kingdom

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