

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)


Petty Officer James Tucker, HMS Li Wo, Royal Navy (ex-HMS Prince of Wales)
                    
                        By Nick Tucker
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Able Seaman William George Tucker, Royal Navy (served in HMS Barham at Jutland)
                    
                        By Nick Tucker
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Petty Officer Edward Philip Isted, 233454, RNVR of HMS "P32"
                    
                        By Philip Baldock
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Deck Hand Leonard Francis Tucker, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Vivid
                    
                        By Nick Tucker
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Lieutenant Andrew Neville Swainson, HMS Flirt, Royal Navy - died 1st June 1916
                    
                        By Philip Baldock
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
                
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