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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Sub Lieutenant (A) Joe Lupton, RNVR, HMS 'Robin'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom MORLEY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Norman George Whitley 1803326, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 83rd Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY

By Christine Agar

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant William Ernest Gore

United Kingdom Second World War Air Force RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Major Thomas Michael Bell 67772, 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, Royal Armoured Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Fred Graham, 581508, No.13 OTU, RAF – 'First Losses From a Bomber Command OTU'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BURY CEMETERY, REDVALES

United Kingdom

Major Thomas Robson Lovibond 45286, Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C.

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BAYEUX MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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