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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Stoker 1st Class William Ernest Foad, C/K 66182, RN, HMS Orlando

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Peter Milton Jennings, RAFVR, 158 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LITTLE MILTON (ST. JAMES) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer Class II John Robert Osborn VC - 'Extraordinary Bravery in Hong Kong'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder SAI WAN MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Marine Robert Casson, EX/3236, R.M. Commando, HQ 4 S.S. Bde.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE

By John and Mary Holland

United Kingdom

Private Joseph Casson, 14674155, 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE

By John and Mary Holland

United Kingdom

Captain John “Jack” Lawrence Murdoch – Olympian

Second World War Army Canadian Pre-war sportsman/woman ADEGEM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

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