

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)


C.E.R.A. Harry Herbert Parks P/M1531, Royal Navy, H.M.S. St. Christopher
By Susan Strang
United Kingdom

Commander James Campbell Clouston, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Isis

Commander Bryan Gouthwaite Scurfield DSO, OBE, AM, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Bedouin

Marine Bernard Lawrence Cann, PLY/X 108734, Royal Marines No.45 R.M. Commando

Signalman Percy Henry Brooke, P/JX 138253, Royal Navy H.M.S. Esk
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