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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Lieutenant THOMAS NOTMAN MC, 12 Field Amb., Royal Army Medical Corps

Second World War Navy United Kingdom VE Day ASSISI WAR CEMETERY

By South Ayrshire Field of Heroes

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant TOM SKINNER TAMBLYN 411203, Royal Australian Air Force

Second World War Navy Australian VE Day DUNURE CEMETERY

By South Ayrshire Field of Heroes

United Kingdom

Cook DAVID WEIR WATSON LT/MX 82897, Royal Naval Patrol Service

Second World War Navy United Kingdom VE Day AYR CEMETERY, AYRSHIRE

By South Ayrshire Field of Heroes

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class DANIEL HENDRY D/KX 599390, H.M.S. Saumarez, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom VE Day PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By South Ayrshire Field of Heroes

United Kingdom

Gunner JOHN WHITE 322108, 151 (The Ayrshire Yeomanry) Field Regt., Royal Artillery

Second World War Navy United Kingdom VE Day AYR CEMETERY, AYRSHIRE

By South Ayrshire Field of Heroes

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Stoker Alfred Tucker 302038, HMS Comus, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom COLOMBO (KANATTE) GENERAL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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