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)

Chief Wren Rosalie Wells

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

Nursing Sister Agnes Wightman Wilkie

Second World War Navy Canadian Women at war ST. JOHN'S (MOUNT PLEASANT) CEMETERY

Major Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen VC

Second World War Navy Victoria Cross holder The Italian Campaign United Kingdom ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY

Sub Lieutenant John Francis St.Clair Barton

United Kingdom Navy First World War RIBECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY

Lieutenant Alfred Owen Cookson

Navy First World War United Kingdom PROVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY

Marine Leonard George Rider

Second World War Navy United Kingdom From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

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