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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Lieut-Commander James Edward Maltby RD (Naval), Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Loyalty

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Supply Assistant Ronald Henry Hopton, D/MX674608, Royal Navy, HMS Cicala

Second World War Navy United Kingdom NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Major 92734 Peter Marriot Raleigh Scott MC of the 4th City of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant (Air Gunner) Redvers Cyril Malcolm Parris, 912784, RAFVR, 215 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant William Ernest Gore DFC, Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force), 607 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Corporal Constance Leitch, 2002855, Women's Auxiliary Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war HORBURY CEMETERY

By Anne-Marie Fawcett (1)

United Kingdom

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