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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Able Seaman George John Hugh Perring D/JX 144637, HMS Basilisk, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom STRETE (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Raymond Douglas Castle P/JX236193, H.M.S. Exeter, RN - Prisoner of the Japanese

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Prisoners of War AMBON WAR CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant Harold Maynard Cooke, RNVR, H.M Trawler "Thomas Cornwall."

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Thomas Cyril Brown - HM Submarine Upholder

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Samuel Colborne R/1038 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Hawke Bn, Royal Naval Division

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance HERMIES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Frederick George Edward Downs

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

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