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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Leading Seaman Eric Fletcher P/SSX25427, D.S.M., Royal Navy H.M.L.C.H 185

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Third Engineer James Lang Crockart DSC, SS Maid of Orleans, Merchant Navy

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH (KINGSTON) CEMETERY

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

2nd Lt Frank Ewart Bowers 1st Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment) 5th Btn attd 10th Btn., formerly with Royal Naval Division.

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Maurice Weight (2)

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant Leslie Gordon Black, "Hawke" Bn. R.N. Div., RNVR

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance BUCKHURST HILL (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Adrian Elliot Barter, London 6/3568, Collingwood Bn. R.N. Div., RNVR

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance ST. PANCRAS CEMETERY

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Able Seaman William Edwin Barry, London 4/349, H.M.S. "Queen Mary", RNVR

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

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