

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)


Ordinary Seaman Ernest Trimmer J/63145(PO), Royal Navy, "HMS Narborough"
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom

Petty Officer James Ronald Spilsbury RN - Lost on Operation Neptune
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander James Edward Maltby RD (Naval), Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Loyalty
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Supply Assistant Ronald Henry Hopton, D/MX674608, Royal Navy, HMS Cicala
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant Louis Egbert Tucker (Tuker), Collingwood Battalion, Royal Naval Division, RNVR
By Nick Tucker
United Kingdom
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