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 (A) David Alexander Hutchison DSC, Royal Navy, HMS Avenger - 'Few within the Few'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Charles Harrisson Glover C/219042, H.M.S. Daedalus, Royal Navy

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom ASHFORD CEMETERY, KENT

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Sub Lieutenant (A) John Kenneth Murray Watt, H.M.S. Ark Royal, Royal Navy – A Swordfish Observer

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Archibald George Bareham MC, 1st R.M. Bn., Royal Marine Light Infantry

First World War Navy United Kingdom VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Harry Piper 226762, H.M.S. "Vanguard", Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Stoker James Roberts 276533, H.M.S. "Monmouth", Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

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