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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Captain James Joseph Bernard Jackman VC, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Alec George Horwood VC DCM, The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder RANGOON MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Aircraftman 2nd Class Walter James Kennett, 1264378, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

F/Sgt Thomas Lewis Clarke ~ 60 Sqn, RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant David Ernest Hornell VC, Royal Canadian Air Force, 162 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian Victoria Cross holder LERWICK NEW CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Major Charles Ferguson Hoey VC MC, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment

Second World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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