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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Second Lieutenant William Harry Beney, Indian Army Ordnance Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Horace Arthur William Sewell 1330947, RAFVR, 214 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom EASTBOURNE (OCKLYNGE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

First Radio Officer Sydney Percy Brown, Merchant Navy, SS Lulworth Hill

Second World War Merchant Navy United Kingdom TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Edward Platt, 137558, Navigator, 78 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BURY CEMETERY, REDVALES

United Kingdom

Seaman Jesse Guy Chester P/X 20469A, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS 'Afridi'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer Charlie William Noel Chatfield 335809, RAF, 36 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom YOKOHAMA CREMATION MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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