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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Pilot Officer Leonard Stanley Clark DFC, 177137, RAFVR, 197 Squadron.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Allen Theodore Lewis Rossignol, 130612, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth MORPETH (ST. MARY THE VIRGIN) CHURCHYARD

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Sailor Victor James Woodhead, Merchant Navy, SS Emerald (Glasgow)

Second World War Merchant Navy United Kingdom NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Petty Officer James Ronald Spilsbury RN - Lost on Operation Neptune

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

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Edwin “Eddie” Arthur Bater 133671, RAFVR, 245 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BRISTOL (ARNOS VALE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant James Donald Blanchard Hall J/5492, RCAF, 429 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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