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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Petty Officer Walter Ford served in both World Wars

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BRAMLEY CEMETERY

By Peter Jones (1)

United Kingdom

Marine John Stewart PLY/X100796 Royal Marines No 48 Royal Commando - MY DAD

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY

By Marjorie Catherine Nesbitt

United Kingdom

Air Mechanic 2nd Class Kenneth Gordon Saxby 585582, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Gosling

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance SOUTHPORT (DUKE STREET) CEMETERY

By Leonie Peers

Australia

Able Seaman William Thomas Ambrose D/J 14091, H.M.S. Boscawen, Royal Navy

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

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Raymond Percival Lempriere P/J 44845, H.M.S. Wren, Royal Navy

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Private Caleb Kirby PLY/10040, 1st R.M. Bn. R.N. Div., Royal Marine Light Infantry

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

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

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