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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Sapper Fred Sweetman 6400431, 257 Field Company, Royal Engineers

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy FONTENAY-LE-PESNEL WAR CEMETERY, TESSEL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Arthur Jonathan Hyde 1092004, 1st Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class Richard Charles ROTHWELL, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Telegraphist George Albert Casselden P/WRX666, RNV(Wireless)R, H.M.L.C.H. 185

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Barry Phipps, 2nd Bn. Fife & Forfar Yeomanry ~ A Brave Young Man, Lost So Tragically

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy KIDDERMINSTER (ST. GEORGE) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Sergeant Stanley Gordon Hodges, 1588674, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

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

United Kingdom

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