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)
Sub-Lieutenant Charles James Martin, Royal Naval Division. KIA in the Dardanelles, 4th June 1915.
Able Seaman Edward Sweeney, Drake Battalion, R/2086, 189 Infantry Brigade, 63 (Royal Naval) Division
Captain Mervyn Hugh Cobbe, RN, HMS 'Princess Irene'
Seaman Charles Dyer 3428C, RNR, HMS Pembroke
Able Seaman William Halliday D/J107737, HMS Rawalpindi
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