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)
Stoker 1st Class William Laney K/19409, Royal Navy H.M.S. “Invincible”
Boy 2nd Class Sidney Herbert Kemp J/88020, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Impregnable”
Petty Officer 1st Class Herbert Sidney Bishop 179900, RN, HMS 'Victory II'
Chief Petty Officer William James Aiken 161866, Royal Navy, HMS 'Albermarle'
Able Seaman Cyril William Thomas Woodgate P/JX392506, HMS President III (S.S. Fort Athabasca)
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