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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Gunner Stanley Hadfield Day, 1074053, 60. Field Regt., Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom ALAMEIN MEMORIAL

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal William Acaster, 47th West Riding (Goole) Bn., Home Guard

First World War Second World War Army United Kingdom GOOLE CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Civilian John William Bailey, Section Leader of Eastbourne NFS

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom EASTBOURNE, COUNTY BOROUGH

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Group Captain Philip Reginald Barwell DFC, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CALAIS CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, LEUBRINGHEN

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Victor John Reed, RAFVR, 81 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sgt 1384013 Harold Ernest Barton, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 602 Squadron, Redhill

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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