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 Albert Michael Sinclair DSO, 75265, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 2nd Bn. ‘The Greatest Escaper’

Second World War Army United Kingdom BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

Private Rex Woodgate, NX5318, Australian Infantry, A.I.F 2/4 Bn.

Second World War Army Australian BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

Commander James Campbell Clouston, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Isis

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

Lance Corporal Frederick William Bailey, 2623007, Grenadier Guards 1st Bn.

Second World War Army United Kingdom BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

Guardsman Gerald Greetham, 2724041, Irish Guards 3rd Bn.

Second World War Army United Kingdom BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

Pilot Officer Jack Elmer Hatfield, 40474, Royal Air Force, 264 Sqn.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

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