

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)


Private Alexander Bashford 17264, 8th Bn., East Surrey Regiment
By John Seaton
United Kingdom

Corporal Henry Albert Badcock 406038, 1st Bn., Canadian Infantry
By John Seaton
United Kingdom

Gunner Ellis Adshead 294466, Clearing Office, Royal Garrison Artillery
By Ray Withnall
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Frederick John Spratlin MM*, 138974, 3rd Bn., Canadian Infantry
By Michelle Fowler
United Kingdom

Regimental Sergeant Major John William Graham 3559, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
By Nick Staines
United Kingdom
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