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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Stoker 1st Class James Wood SS/115800, H.M.S. Hampshire, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Chief Stoker Edgar Francis Colcombe D/311856, H.M.S. Drake, Royal Navy – served in both world wars

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom SOUTHEND-ON-SEA (SUTTON ROAD) CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Chief Petty Officer Cecil Peake Booth C/J 33239, H.M.S. Pembroke, Royal Navy

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom GILLINGHAM (WOODLANDS) CEMETERY, KENT

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Surgeon Lieutenant John Smyth Crone, H.M. Submarine Sterlet, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant Rupert Brooke, RNVR, Hood Bn. R.N. Div. - '...A Corner of a Foreign Field - That is Forever England...'

First World War Navy United Kingdom Art and Literature SKYROS (ISOLATED GRAVE)

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Alfred James Best J/78397, H.M.S. General Wolfe, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM (MAIDSTONE ROAD) CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

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