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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Squadron Leader Maurice Nolan 37114, RAF, 38 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Section Leader Violet M. Hookham W/1895, Auxiliary Territorial Service

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war EASTBOURNE (OCKLYNGE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant John Cecil Smith 63467, RAFVR, 10 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer George Alan Hawes 127491, RAFVR, 61 Squadron

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Cecil Smith 7952781, 13th (2/4th Bn. The South Lancashire Regt.) Bn., Parachute Regiment

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Percy Herbert Balch, P/JX 126181, Royal Navy, 'HMS Hood'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Michael Nottage

United Kingdom

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