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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Commander Rudolf Henry Cole Verner, HMS Inflexible

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Bombardier Charles William Poling, Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Good Hope

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Sydney Bernard Ingall - HMS Collingwood

Second World War Navy United Kingdom FARCET CEMETERY

By Stephen Dalton

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Leslie John Gibbs, HMS Capel - My Uncle Les

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Terri Julians

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Frederick Isaac Diver, HMS Pembroke, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom THETFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Engine Artificer Archibald Victor Maslen, HMS Conquest, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom HARTLEY WINTNEY (ST. MARY) OLD CHURCHYARD

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

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