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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Lt Cdr Malcolm Wanklyn VC DSO** - Lost at Sea

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Ship's Steward Assistant Arthur Leslie Rhodes, Died aboard HMS "Stephen Furness"

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Steve Kallaste

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Charles Henry Reedman, P/JX 187527, HMS Laforey

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Ordinary Telegraphist John Baden-Powell Wallace, Surrey Scout and Sailor

First World War Navy United Kingdom FARNHAM CIVIL CEMETERY

By Mike Dawson (1)

United Kingdom

Marine Kenneth Leslie Ratcliff, PLY/X 103381, Royal Marines, (1922 - 05-02-1945)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom GOIRLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens

Netherlands

Leading Seaman Herbert Albert White Royal Navy, HMS Mastiff

Second World War Navy United Kingdom THETFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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