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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Lieutenant-Commander Arthur Leyland Harrison

First World War Navy United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman Victoria Cross holder ZEEBRUGGE MEMORIAL

Flight Lieutenant Edward Laston Pulling

First World War Navy United Kingdom Post Office CAISTER OLD CEMETERY

Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean VC

Second World War Navy Australian Victoria Cross holder PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Chief Wren Rosalie Wells

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

Nursing Sister Agnes Wightman Wilkie

Second World War Navy Canadian Women at war ST. JOHN'S (MOUNT PLEASANT) CEMETERY

Major Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen VC

Second World War Navy Non-Commonwealth Victoria Cross holder The Italian Campaign ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY

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