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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Signalman George Alexander D'arcy Baker C/LD/X 3778, H.M.S. Speedwell, RNVR

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Charles Percy Asbury, Hood Bn. R.N. Div., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance ARRAS MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Lieutenant-Commander (E) Robert Frederick McArt D.S.C., H.M.S. Avenger, Royal Naval Reserve

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LIVERPOOL NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth G.C., H.M.S. Vernon, Royal Navy

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

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Midshipman John Girvin Nicholson, HMS Isis, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Lieutenant WILFRED EDWARD SIMKIN, H.M.S. Fiona, Royal Naval Reserve

Second World War Navy United Kingdom VE Day PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By South Ayrshire Field of Heroes

United Kingdom

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