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)
Cook Hector Murison Coutts, LT/MX 85916, H.M. Minesweeper 117
Blacksmith 5th Class Eric Diggle Dodds P/MX 78779, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Barham
Ordinary Seaman Alfred Worthington, P/JX 217418, HMS Acheron
Lieut-Commander WILLIAM EWART HISCOCK RN
Stoker 1st Class Henry Albert Wishart, K/17615 RN, HMS "Black Prince"
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