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)

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Able Seaman George Edward Flint J/8281(PO), H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance MELTON MOWBRAY (THORPE ROAD) CEMETERY

By Jay Morgan Hyrons

United Kingdom

Sub Lieutenant (A) Douglas Hamilton Morgan, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Saker

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance NEWPORT (ISLAND) CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Able Seaman DESMOND JOSEPH CROWLEY London 4/2958 RNVR - HMS India

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Alfred Wallace Darvill London 9/3420 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Drake Battalion Royal Naval Division

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant (A) Roderick Russell, H.M.S. Illustrious, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance MOMBASA (MBARAKI) CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant (A) Graham Angus Hogg DSC*, H.M.S. Condor, RNVR

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance EDINBURGH (WARRISTON) CREMATORIUM

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

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