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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F/Sgt. Basil John Fox RAFVR ~ Died on Op. Gomorra

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Harold Leslie North DFC 41608, RAF, 457 Squadron

Second World War Air Force New Zealand RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer James Reginald Bryan Meaker DFC 42514, RAF, 249 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WEST DEAN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Arthur Bernard Cocking, 149904, RAFVR, 78 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HANOVER WAR CEMETERY

By Samantha Taylor

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Roy Lane, 41028, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Wing Commander James Hayward Little DFC, 90125, RAF(AAF), 418 (RCAF) Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HOYLAKE (GRANGE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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