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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Ordinary Seaman Kenneth Lincoln P/JX 518565, RN, HMS Collingwood - 'A Double Tragedy'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom GARFORTH CEMETERY

By Tony Robinson

United Kingdom

Cook Hector Murison Coutts, LT/MX 85916, H.M. Minesweeper 117

Second World War Navy United Kingdom ROME WAR CEMETERY

Blacksmith 5th Class Eric Diggle Dodds P/MX 78779, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Barham

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Alfred Worthington, P/JX 217418, HMS Acheron

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander WILLIAM EWART HISCOCK RN

Second World War Navy United Kingdom MALTA (CAPUCCINI) NAVAL CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Henry Albert Wishart, K/17615 RN, HMS "Black Prince"

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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