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 Frederick James Perry 119140, RAFVR, 28 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lance Serjeant John Ronald Dennis 7903877, H.Q. 1st Assault Regt., Royal Armoured Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom AREZZO WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class David Bradley D/SKX 309, Royal Navy, 'HMS Asphodel'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Arthur Alexander Russell 5867, 19th Battalion, New Zealand Infantry

Second World War Army New Zealand CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Philip Pantoock 1270838, RAFVR, 6 Air Observers School

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Civilian Anne Amelia Child (Fire Guard)

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom EASTBOURNE, COUNTY BOROUGH

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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