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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Midshipman John Douglas Wilson Barr, H.M.S Merlin - Naval Pilot

Second World War Navy United Kingdom NEW ROMNEY CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Able Seaman P/JX129975 Frank William Osborne Clapham Royal Navy H.M.M.A.C.S Mine casualty

Second World War Navy United Kingdom NEW ROMNEY CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Private Roy Manfred Adams CH/21203. H.M.S. "Vindictive.", RMLI - Killed on the Zeebrugge Raid

First World War Navy United Kingdom LYDD CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant GUY PROUDFOOT COOKE, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Nelson Bn. R.N. Div.

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance HELLES MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Painter 2nd Class Joseph Crook M/3641, HMS Good Hope, RN - Lost at the Battle of Coronel

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By John Hale

United Kingdom

P/JX 282400 Ordinary Telegraphist John (Jack) ROGERSON - A sailor who fought his short war on land

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Graham roberts

United Kingdom

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Midshipman John Douglas Wilson Barr, H.M.S Merlin - Naval Pilot

Able Seaman P/JX129975 Frank William Osborne Clapham Royal Navy H.M.M.A.C.S Mine casualty

Private Roy Manfred Adams CH/21203. H.M.S. "Vindictive.", RMLI - Killed on the Zeebrugge Raid

Sub-Lieutenant GUY PROUDFOOT COOKE, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Nelson Bn. R.N. Div.

Painter 2nd Class Joseph Crook M/3641, HMS Good Hope, RN - Lost at the Battle of Coronel

P/JX 282400 Ordinary Telegraphist John (Jack) ROGERSON - A sailor who fought his short war on land

Navy

836 Stories

Midshipman John Douglas Wilson Barr, H.M.S Merlin - Naval Pilot

Able Seaman P/JX129975 Frank William Osborne Clapham Royal Navy H.M.M.A.C.S Mine casualty

Private Roy Manfred Adams CH/21203. H.M.S. "Vindictive.", RMLI - Killed on the Zeebrugge Raid

Sub-Lieutenant GUY PROUDFOOT COOKE, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Nelson Bn. R.N. Div.

Painter 2nd Class Joseph Crook M/3641, HMS Good Hope, RN - Lost at the Battle of Coronel

P/JX 282400 Ordinary Telegraphist John (Jack) ROGERSON - A sailor who fought his short war on land

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