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-Commander Norman Joseph Macdonald Teacher DSO, Royal Navy, H.M.C.S. Quebec

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Leading Stoker Frederick Edward Hornblower K/11836(CH), Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Africa."

First World War Navy United Kingdom FREETOWN (KING TOM) CEMETERY

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class James Pierce K/26496, Royal Navy, HMS Shark - Killed at Jutland

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

D/KX 94806 Stoker John Atkinson - Lost aboard HMS Diamond

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Leading Stoker John Edmund Allen K/8742, Royal Navy, HMS "Flirt"

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Able Seaman John Henry Starkey, C/J 102532, Royal Navy, HMS Barham

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

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