

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 Arthur Thurlow 13/1405, 13th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
By Ian Paul Barber
United Kingdom

Private George Henry Floyd 8286, 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards
By Nicholas Pye
United Kingdom

Gunner Charles John Dodd W/4683, 38th Div. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery
By Dominic Wells
United Kingdom

Bombardier Frank Wardle 2127923, 4 Regt., Royal Horse Artillery
By Mrs Brenda Lewis
United Kingdom

Major Walter George Swan Benzie 56577, 1st Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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