

Army
The mud and blood of the Western Front, the sands and heat of the African battlefields, and the perilous jungles of Burma are just some of the conditions that the armies of the Commonwealth had to contend with during the world wars. Regardless, through sheer courage and resilience, they fought on, despite huge losses of life. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM)


Gunner Joseph Diggins 282009, Royal Garrison Artillery
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private Leonard Reginald Burgess 24749, 9th Bn., East Surrey Regiment
By John Seaton
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Harry Bray 8258, 2nd Bn., Army Cyclist Corps
By John Seaton
United Kingdom

Private John Norman Bonneywell TR/Lond/139644, 53rd Bn., Royal Fusiliers
By John Seaton
United Kingdom

Sergeant Archibald Wilson, 420240, Canadian Infantry, !6th Bn.
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