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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Leading Stoker Laurence 'Lorrie' Crumpton ~ HMS Hood

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Corporal Richard Raymond Godden 525364, RAF - 'HMS Lancastria'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Corporal Louis Albert Draghi, PO/X 338, Royal Marines

Second World War Navy United Kingdom MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

First Officer Stanley Richard Herringshaw, Air Transport Auxiliary

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

First Officer Wilbur Washington (Bee) Acton, Air Transport Auxiliary – ‘The Wilberforce’

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Alec Henry Cousins 1321669, RAFVR, 35 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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