

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)


Assistant Steward Robert Henley Tucker, HM LCH 185, Royal Navy
                    
                        By Nick Tucker
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Assistant Steward Norman Reginald Tucker, HMS Afrikander, Royal Navy
                    
                        By Nick Tucker
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Private William Henry Middleton CH/2858S, 1st Royal Marine Bn., Royal Naval Division
                    
                        By Philip Baldock
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Ordinary Seaman Edward Arda, RN, HMS Victory - 'Died from Wounds following the Battle of Jutland'
                    
                        By Hazel Arda
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Leading Cooks Mate Percy Cheeseman, M/2026, Royal Navy of HMS Good Hope
                    
                        By Philip Baldock
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
                
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