

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)


Leading Seaman Alfred Maxwell P/JX 161055, H.M.S. Armadillo - Royal Navy Commando
By David Nixon
United Kingdom

Rifleman Thomas Harold Kemp K/50685, Regina Rifle Regiment, RCIC - 'British Home Child'
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, REVIERS
By Helen Richmond
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant John Edward Bullman 553594, RAF, 110 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Robert Arthur Booth, 8th Battn, The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Lieutenant William George Kirkpatrick, 3rd Battalion, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force)
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom
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