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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Leading Aircraftwoman Margaret Campbell 2041818, WAAF, 437 Sqdn. RCAF

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

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

F/Lt 89379 Geoffrey Edgar Dunfee 125 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Nursing Sister Kate Ellen Gribble, QARNNS, H.M.S. Cormorant (S.S. Aguila)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant William Basil Weston - 'The Final Supreme Self-Sacrifice'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private Adam Herbert Wakenshaw - "Self Sacrifice and Courageous Devotion to Duty"

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Major Cecil Douglas Bremner MC of “B” Company, the 5th Battalion, Royal East Kent Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom RAVENNA WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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