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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Ordinary Seaman Charles Walter Leonard Loines, C/JX 179106, RN, HM Sub. Swordfish

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Percy Edward Conduit, VX27615, A.I.F., 2/6 Bn., Australian Infantry

Second World War Army Australian LAE WAR CEMETERY

Australia

Corporal John George Clark, 954596, RAFVR, 7 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Rifleman Thaman Gurung VC, 1st Bn., 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force)

Second World War Army Non-Commonwealth Victoria Cross holder RIMINI GURKHA WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant George Ward Gunn VC MC, 3 Regt., Royal Horse Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer II George Gristock VC, 2nd Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BRIGHTON CITY (BEAR ROAD) CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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