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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P/O 145296 Albert Edward Gray DFM (A/G) 515 Squadron, based Hunsdon

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WHITLEY BAY (HARTLEY SOUTH) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Edward Manton 810081, 610 Squadron, Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force)

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HAWKHURST CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Desmond Fred Ruchwaldy DFC DFM, RAFVR - a decorated fighter pilot

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BATH (HAYCOMBE) CEMETERY

Lt. Walter Erskine Prior RNVR ~ The Bravest of the Brave...

Second World War Navy United Kingdom UPTON WARREN (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Captain Robert James Holden MC, 172305, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry

Second World War Army United Kingdom HORSMONDEN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Captain Michael Trotobas - Saboteur & secret agent

Second World War Army United Kingdom LILLE SOUTHERN CEMETERY

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