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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Warrant Officer II George Norman Matthews R/122398, RCAF, 487 (RNZAF) Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Podporucznik Ryszard Reszko, P/2212, Polish Air Force, 4 A.G.S.

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

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Matroos Frans Van Westenbrugge, KM, Netherlands Navy - 'A Flying Dutchman'

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

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant John Thomas William Hyndman 42406, RNZAF, 487 Squadron

Second World War Air Force New Zealand BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Frank Lester Beresford, 1120955, RAFVR - 'Training Flight Disaster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MORPETH (ST. MARY THE VIRGIN) CHURCHYARD

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Cameron Livingston McNeil, RCAF, 91 Squadron (RAF)

Second World War Air Force Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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