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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Flight Lieutenant Derek Viney Smith DFC, 116688, (ex 85 Squadron)

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUSTHALL (ST. PAUL) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Aircraftman Class 2 Albert Edward Izzard, 926592, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUSTHALL (ST. PAUL) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Gunner Alan Roscow

Second World War Army United Kingdom KRANJI WAR CEMETERY

By Susan Crosland

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Robert James Eaton (Royal Australian Air Force)

Second World War Air Force Australian CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Arthur Ian Albertson AFC (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve)

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Tasker Keyes - 'Confused Versions of a Desert Action'

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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