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 Aircraftman Robert George Glaze, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom AMBON WAR CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Alexander Bruce Smeaton, 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Trooper Alexander Charles Harvey, 7th Royal Tank Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Thomas Spencer LEWIS, 79 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CARDIFF (LLANISHEN) CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

UNCLE EDWARD & THE "LEGACY OF LIBERATION" - EDWARD McPHILLIPS, 5th BLACK WATCH, DIED 11 JUNE 1944

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sergeant Ivor Ray Stanley Paris 1388902, RAFVR, 27 Squadron (SAAF)

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LE PETIT LAC CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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