Navy
Sailors during both world wars faced some of the toughest conditions and most dangerous operations. From direct conflict with other war ships, to supporting amphibious invasions, escorting vital supply convoys and the tense cat-and-mouse of submarine warfare, life in the navy was as varied as it was hazardous. Tell us their stories. (Image: © IWM A 176)
Chief Petty Officer Cecil John Mitchell P/J 114226, H.M. Submarine Sickle
Stoker 1st Class Emmanuel John Waymark K/14973, Royal Navy, HMS 'Queen Mary'
Chief Stoker William John Cornelius Bewers 280241, H.M. S/M. "E22.", Royal Navy (1876-1916)
Sub Lieutenant Peter Maurice Sidebotham, RNVR H.M.M.L. 916
Able Seaman Eric Bond, W942, Royal Australian Naval Reserve, H.M.A.S. Perth
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