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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Flight Lieutenant John Charles Dundas

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Flying Officer Bernard Lionel Jackson 416498, RNZAF, 15 Squadron

Second World War Air Force New Zealand RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sapper Frederick Raymond Willis 1907-1944

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE

By joy marshall

United Kingdom

Sergeant Albert Thambyrajah Paramanathan

United Kingdom Second World War Air Force BATH (HAYCOMBE) CEMETERY

Sapper James W. Bridges. No. 4 Bomb Disposal Coy. ~ The Bravest of the Brave

Second World War Army United Kingdom KIDDERMINSTER CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Cyril William Thomas Woodgate P/JX392506, HMS President III (S.S. Fort Athabasca)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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