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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Captain Mervyn Hugh Cobbe, RN, HMS 'Princess Irene'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Seaman Charles Dyer 3428C, RNR, HMS Pembroke

First World War Navy United Kingdom MEVAGISSEY CEMETERY

By Kevyn Braddock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman William Halliday D/J107737, HMS Rawalpindi

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Kevyn Braddock

United Kingdom

Seaman Charles Dyer, a former gardener at Heligan

First World War Navy United Kingdom MEVAGISSEY CEMETERY

By Michael Greet (1)

United Kingdom

Acting Leading Seaman Thomas Frederick James Backlog, H.M.S. Vesper, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom THETFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Chief Petty Officer Victualling William Coombe Foard, HMS Colossus

First World War Navy United Kingdom MEVAGISSEY CEMETERY

By Kevyn Braddock

United Kingdom

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