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)
Marine Arthur Henry Petter, PO/215266, Royal Marines
Ships Corporal 2nd Class George Albert Rummery, 208425, RN, HMS Bulwark
Boy 2nd Class Frederick Charles Akehurst, J/35504, RN, HMS Vivid
Ordinary Seaman Alan Guy Dowding, C/JX371012, RN, HMS Avenger
Assistant Paymaster Douglas Baillie Lee, RN, HMS Monmouth – ‘Memento mori…’
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