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 Charles Robert Tucker 305252, HMS "Crescent", Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom DUNFERMLINE CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sub Lieutenant Douglas Alldridge, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Nelson Bn. R.N. Div.

First World War Navy United Kingdom Battles of the Somme THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Eric Flint, London Z/2308, Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, RNVR

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance ANCRE BRITISH CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Leslie Walter Banks, London 10/3066, Drake Battalion RND, RNVR

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance EAST MUDROS MILITARY CEMETERY

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Ordinary Telegraphist John Fender Binnington, London 7/ 3334, H.M.P.M.S. "Plumpton.", RNVR - Awarded Gold Medal for Zeal (Russia)

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Reginald George Jolly P/JX 516412, H.M.S. Tweed, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

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