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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Yeoman of Signals P/JX142381 Charles Valentine Robins, HMS Hood

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sub Lt. Robert H Campbell, H.M.S. Giang Bee, Malayan RNVR. Died 15 February 1942.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Leading Wireman Maurice Hunkin, P/MX 65234, RN. HMS Barham.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Kevyn Braddock

United Kingdom

Schoolmaster Warrant Officer Frederick William Douglas Hawkins BSc, HMS Fiji

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman William James Nicholas Tucker, 203288, HMS Bulwark, Royal Navy. Killed 26/11/1914

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Marine Dennis Bernard Bish, PO/X105852(T)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom ARDINGLY (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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