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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Boy 1st Class Ernest Arthur Pink, HMS Vanguard

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Ronald Allenby Crunden P/JX 145539, H.M.S Acheron

Second World War Navy United Kingdom MEVAGISSEY CEMETERY

By Kevyn Braddock

United Kingdom

Signaller Maurice William Tovey, HM Submarine E4

First World War Navy United Kingdom SHOTLEY (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Chief Stoker (Pensioner) Joseph Samuel Farman, Royal Navy (Royal Fleet Reserve)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom THETFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Ordinary Telegraphist John Walter Newland Fitch, HMS Hampshire

First World War Navy United Kingdom LYNESS ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman William Henry Bennett, HMS Hampshire

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

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