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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Wing Commander John Dering Nettleton VC, Royal Air Force, 44 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth Victoria Cross holder RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Gerald Robert Fitzsimmons, R.C.A.F., 158 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Canadian HARROGATE (STONEFALL) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private George Allan Mitchell VC, 1st Bn. London Scottish, Gordon Highlanders

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder The Italian Campaign MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Andrew Charles Mynarski VC, Royal Canadian Air Force, 419 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian Victoria Cross holder MEHARICOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer (Flight Engineer) Charles Joseph Seymour, RAFVR, 158 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ROLVENDEN (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Jack Foreman Mantle VC, Royal Navy, HMS Foylebank

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder PORTLAND ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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