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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Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray VC DSC, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force Canadian Victoria Cross holder HALIFAX MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sergeant Viola Wells, W/18246, Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war CAISTER OLD CEMETERY

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Private Dorothy Thompson, W/35582, Auxiliary Territorial Service

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war HARROGATE (STONEFALL) CEMETERY

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Leading Wren Joan Mary Hughes, 15809, W.R.N.S, HMS Midge

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war CAISTER OLD CEMETERY

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Private Michael Joseph Brophy, 6353031, “B” Squadron, 1st Special Air Service Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom ROM COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant The Hon. Christopher Furness VC, 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder DUNKIRK MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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