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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Corporal John Bell Harrison, 2128755, 194 Platoon, 20 Bomb Disposal Co RE.

Second World War Army United Kingdom KIRKCUDBRIGHT (ST. CUTHBERT) OLD CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander Walter James Hammond, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Nimrod

Second World War Navy United Kingdom MARDEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Peter Matthew Oleinikoff, RAAF, 575 Squadron - and many others...

Second World War Air Force Australian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Guy Trevor, RAFVR, 540 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CASTLE EDEN (ST. JAMES) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Frank Percival Adlam, RNZAF, 541 Squadron (RAF)

Second World War Air Force New Zealand BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lance Sergeant Harry Bennett, 6th Bn., Grenadier Guards - 'Proud boxer and young father'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman HELIOPOLIS WAR CEMETERY

By Deb Hadley-Hayes

United Kingdom

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