

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)


Sergeant Horace Arthur William Sewell 1330947, RAFVR, 214 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

First Radio Officer Sydney Percy Brown, Merchant Navy, SS Lulworth Hill
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Edward Platt, 137558, Navigator, 78 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command
By David Nixon
United Kingdom

Seaman Jesse Guy Chester P/X 20469A, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS 'Afridi'
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Warrant Officer Charlie William Noel Chatfield 335809, RAF, 36 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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