Second World War

The fighting of the Second World War touched every corner of the globe, on land, on sea and in the air. Today, nearly 600,000 Second World War casualties are commemorated by the CWGC in cemeteries and memorials around the world. Tell us their stories. (Image: © IWM E 17110)

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Able Seaman Gordon Kenneth Seth Bennett S/JX31357, HMS President III (MV Ashanti)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Arthur Ray Ingle DFC, 47222, South African Air Force, 15 Squadron

Second World War Air Force South African RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private William David Roberts 11406082, 1/4th Bn., Hampshire Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Italian Campaign MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Charles Alec Bird, 41543, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ADEL (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Sergeant Harold David Ovenstone 1258429, RAFVR, 250 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Herbert Arthur Edwards, 311098, RASC, 223 Air Despatch Company

Second World War Army United Kingdom Arnhem - Operation Market Garden ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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