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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Wing Commander Jeffrey MacDougall - Olympian

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman READING CREMATORIUM

Fusilier Dennis Donnini VC - 'He fought with dash, determination and magnificent courage'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine SITTARD WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Sidney “Chick” Smith Raven, SSX/22279, RN, HMS Blean

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Aubrey Cosens VC, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.

Second World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Guardsman Edward Colquhoun Charlton VC, 2nd Battalion, Irish Guards

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Major General John Charles (Jock) Campbell VC DSO* MC, General Staff

First World War Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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