

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)


Corporal Richard Raymond Godden 525364, RAF - 'HMS Lancastria'
By Diane Akbar
United Kingdom

Corporal Louis Albert Draghi, PO/X 338, Royal Marines
By Faye Downey
United Kingdom

First Officer Stanley Richard Herringshaw, Air Transport Auxiliary
By Faye Downey
United Kingdom

First Officer Wilbur Washington (Bee) Acton, Air Transport Auxiliary – ‘The Wilberforce’
By Faye Downey
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Alec Henry Cousins 1321669, RAFVR, 35 Squadron
By Faye Downey
United Kingdom
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