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)
Boy 2nd Class William Cedric Brown, J/91417 of the cruiser HMS Powerful
Petty Officer Airman James William Crow, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Landrail. Died on 18th Jan 1944, age 19.
Yeoman of Signals P/JX142381 Charles Valentine Robins, HMS Hood
Sub Lt. Robert H Campbell, H.M.S. Giang Bee, Malayan RNVR. Died 15 February 1942.
Leading Wireman Maurice Hunkin, P/MX 65234, RN. HMS Barham.
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