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 Petter Haavik Simonsen, Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S. Berkeley

Second World War Navy Non-Commonwealth GREENWICH CEMETERY

By Haakon Vinje

Norway

Able Seaman Walter Thomas Angel C/SSX 27704, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Achates

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Tony Boulton

United Kingdom

Leading Signalman Victor Albert Alexander Habgood - Lost on a Norwegian submarine

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Haakon Vinje

Norway

Midshipman William Llewelyn Griffith, Royal Navy, HMS "Indefatigable"

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander Henry Thomas Gartside-Tipping, Royal Navy, H.M. Yacht "Sanda"

First World War Navy United Kingdom NIEUPORT MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Stoker Walter Vince 305142, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Queen Mary”

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

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