

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)


Leading Stoker William White ('ALIAS'), 294071, RN, HMS 'Queen Mary'
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Leading Stoker Victor Marcus Winkfield, P/KX 91374, RN, HMS Hood - 'Victor's Story'
By Kevin McWilliams
United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Symons Huddart, RN, HM Submarine 'Triumph'
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Canteen Manager Frederick Henry Habberfield - Olympian

Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding - Olympian
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