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)
Lieut-Commander Walter James Hammond, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Nimrod
Private Herbert Tucker, PO/11720, Portsmouth Battalion, Royal Naval Division, R.M.L.I.
Stoker 1st Class Harry Thomas Tucker, SS/105438, Royal Navy, HMS Brilliant
Boy Servant Cecil Tucker, L/6182, Royal Navy, HMS Victory
Nursing Sister Kate Ellen Gribble, QARNNS, H.M.S. Cormorant (S.S. Aguila)
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