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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Private Basil Lionel Fairman 5989739, 5th Bn., Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment, (1917-1944)

Second World War Army United Kingdom SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

By David Fairman

Australia

Sergeant Cecil Graham RAFVR ~ Op. Mailly-le-Camp

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy MARIGNY-LE-GRAND CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Private Thomas Henry Crutchley, a Soldier from Bloxwich

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy PUTOT-EN-AUGE CHURCHYARD

By Gary Crutchley

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant 39156 George Arthur Patrick Manwaring of 235 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SAGE WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Rifleman Charles Ernest White, 'He was in Royal Rifle Brigade known as “The Green Jackets”'

Second World War United Kingdom Army CASSINO WAR CEMETERY

By Mrs Marshall

United Kingdom

Private George Alfred Freeman, 2571722, 8th Battalion, Parachute Regiment, A.A.C.

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

United Kingdom

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