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 John Byron Barber, H.M.S Bulldog, Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Jacky Cooper

United Kingdom

Able Seaman J12903 George Mainprize, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Prince of Wales

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Jacky Cooper

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Terence Clayton Brightwell London Z/3047, Hawke Bn., Royal Naval Division, RNVR

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

By Maurice Weight

United Kingdom

Able Seaman - Frederick James Joyce - Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class Nicholas Percy V Kendall, HMS Indefatigable – One of 2 brothers to serve

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Sydney Brough - Royal Marines Light Infantry

First World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance REDOUBT CEMETERY, HELLES

United Kingdom

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