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 Ernest Orford Ballantyne, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom DALKEITH NEW CEMETERY

By James Renwick

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Norman Davies

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Claire Davies

United Kingdom

Sub Lieutenant (A) Anthony Stuart Antunovich RNVR - HMS Gannet

Second World War Navy United Kingdom EAST PRESTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Carl Rusbridge

United Kingdom

Stoker Henry Albert Wishart, K/17615 (1893 - 1916) - "Battle of Jutland"

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Scott Wishart

United Kingdom

Private David O’Sullivan - RMLI

First World War Navy FLUSHING (VLISSINGEN) NORTHERN CEMETERY

By Danielle Roubroeks

Belgium

Lt John Richard Bates, Royal Marine Light Infantry, Gas Specialist

First World War Navy United Kingdom QUEANT ROAD CEMETERY, BUISSY

United Kingdom

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