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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Leading Seaman Kenneth Duckworth P/SSX25189, Royal Navy, 'HMS Penelope'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Telegraphist Jim Lord D/JX161659, Royal Navy, HM Submarine P.311

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Richard Claude Harold Cantin 1397376, RAFVR, 61 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SAGE WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Civilian Beatrice Milner (May 1st 1891 - May 8th 1941) - Nurse

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom Women at war TEIGNMOUTH, URBAN DISTRICT

By Anne-Marie Fawcett

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Ernest Douglas Scotland 147351, RAFVR, 571 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CHESTER (BLACON) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Captain Richard John Frederick Abel 140800, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, RAC

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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