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 Sergeant John Hannah VC, 652918, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BIRSTALL (ST. JAMES) CHURCHYARD

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Wing Commander Henry Augustus Simmons - Olympian

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY

Sergeant Sidney Albert ‘Sonny’ Spencer - Olympian

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Major John St Ledger Thornton - Olympian

Second World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY

Private Kathleen Gaunt, W/189807, Auxiliary Territorial Service

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war BINGLEY CEMETERY

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Wren Aileen Mercy Kilburn, 42634, Women’s Royal Naval Service, HMS Midge

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war CHESHAM BOIS BURIAL GROUND

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

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