

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 George Lafferty 5392, 1st Battalion Irish Guards
By Jane Lafferty
United Kingdom

Corporal Ronald Davies ~ 'C' Squadron, 12th Royal Lancers
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Rifleman Walter Blackburn R/19468, 20th Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps
By Howard Boddy
United Kingdom

Private Walter George Doughton STK/958, 10th Bn., Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
By Jill Annison
United Kingdom

Private Walter Tucker 20184, 9th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment
By Nick Tucker
United Kingdom
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