

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)


Warrant Officer Class II George Alfred Fox M.B.E., 4386637, The Parachute Regiment A.A.C., 12th (10th Bn. The Green Howards (Yorkshire Rgt.)) Bn.

Lieutenant Richard John Michael Harrison, 320633, Coldstream Guards, 4th Battalion

Private Peter McWhinter Henry, 14775761, Seaforth Highlanders, 5th Battalion

Major John Holdsworth MC, 117672, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 2nd Battalion

Private Peter Gordon 59516, Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
By Susan Strang
United Kingdom
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