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)
Able Seaman Frederick James Waddington, D/JX 165278, RN, H.M. Submarine P.32.
Telegraphist Ronald Girdwood, D/JX 188431, RN, H.M.S. Charybdis
Lieut-Commander Hugh William “Peter” Macpherson Dulley - Olympian
Lieutenant James Ralph Drummond DSO DSC, RN, of 'HMS Sickle'
Able Seaman Harry Gasson, RN, HMS "Castor" - 'Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916'
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