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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Sub Lieutenant John Francis St.Clair Barton

United Kingdom Navy First World War RIBECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY

Lieutenant Alfred Owen Cookson

Navy First World War United Kingdom PROVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY

Marine Leonard George Rider

Second World War Navy United Kingdom REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

Clerk Josephine Carr

First World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Petty Officer Stoker Charles McDonald

First World War Navy United Kingdom OOSTENDE NEW COMMUNAL CEMETERY

Leading Telegraphist Victor James Crosby

Second World War Navy United Kingdom The Battle of Monte Cassino The Italian Campaign CASSINO WAR CEMETERY

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