

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)


Ship's Steward Assistant Arthur Leslie Rhodes, Died aboard HMS "Stephen Furness"
                    
                        By Steve Kallaste
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Able Seaman Charles Henry Reedman, P/JX 187527, HMS Laforey
                    
                        By ian reedman
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Ordinary Telegraphist John Baden-Powell Wallace, Surrey Scout and Sailor
                    
                        By Mike Dawson (1)
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
Marine Kenneth Leslie Ratcliff, PLY/X 103381, Royal Marines, (1922 - 05-02-1945)
                    
                        By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens
                    
                    
    
                        
                        Netherlands
                    
        
Leading Seaman Herbert Albert White Royal Navy, HMS Mastiff
                    
                        By Nick Tucker
                    
                    
    
                        
                        United Kingdom
                    
        
                
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