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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Bombardier James Heady Morris 821220, 3rd Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery

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

By Richard Stone

United Kingdom

Engineer II Richard Sydney Kearns 3030875, RAFVR

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Robert Frederick Kelly 1321703, RAFVR, 51 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Indian OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Charles William Milton 11404620, Army Catering Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftwoman Betty Mary Stannard 2068971, 953 Balloon Sqdn., Women's Auxiliary Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war BENENDEN (ST. GEORGE) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Arthur Keith Bennett C/J 109679, Royal Navy, HM Submarine 'Triton'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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