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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Second Lieutenant Philip Jim Kaye Slater, 2nd Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom LE PARADIS WAR CEMETERY, LESTREM

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Willward Alexander Sandys-Clarke VC, 1st Bn., The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Claud Raymond - 'Gallantry Despite Mortal Wounds'

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Captain Frederick Thornton Peters - 'Heroics in Algeria'

Second World War Navy Canadian Victoria Cross holder PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private Vincent William Godbeer Ashford, S/202223, Royal Army Service Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom PEMBURY (ST. PETER) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant (A) Hector Philip Peart, RNVR, HMS Vulture (792NAS, Fleet Air Arm)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PEMBURY (ST. PETER) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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