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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Chief Stoker Jim Shannahan P/309131, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy – served in both World Wars

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom LIVERPOOL (ALLERTON) CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class John Towl 301983, H.M.S. "Valkyrie", Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom LAUNCESTON (ST. THOMAS) CHURCHYARD

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Ship’s Steward Francis Eugene Archer Nixon 219829, H.M.S. "Pathfinder", Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Commander Francis Douglas-Watson, D.S.O., H.M.S. Nile, Royal Navy

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom PHALERON WAR CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Chief Ordnance Artificer Charles Seymour Old, D/M 3868, HMS Boscawen, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH (WESTON MILL) CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Philip Henry Cannell 207819, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy - Died in the Douglas Asylum

First World War Navy United Kingdom KIRK BRADDAN (ST. BRENDAN) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

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Chief Stoker Jim Shannahan P/309131, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy – served in both World Wars

Stoker 1st Class John Towl 301983, H.M.S. "Valkyrie", Royal Navy

Ship’s Steward Francis Eugene Archer Nixon 219829, H.M.S. "Pathfinder", Royal Navy

Commander Francis Douglas-Watson, D.S.O., H.M.S. Nile, Royal Navy

Chief Ordnance Artificer Charles Seymour Old, D/M 3868, HMS Boscawen, Royal Navy

Petty Officer Philip Henry Cannell 207819, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy - Died in the Douglas Asylum

Navy

836 Stories

Chief Stoker Jim Shannahan P/309131, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy – served in both World Wars

Stoker 1st Class John Towl 301983, H.M.S. "Valkyrie", Royal Navy

Ship’s Steward Francis Eugene Archer Nixon 219829, H.M.S. "Pathfinder", Royal Navy

Commander Francis Douglas-Watson, D.S.O., H.M.S. Nile, Royal Navy

Chief Ordnance Artificer Charles Seymour Old, D/M 3868, HMS Boscawen, Royal Navy

Petty Officer Philip Henry Cannell 207819, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy - Died in the Douglas Asylum

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