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 James Elmslie Walker DFC**, RCAF - 'Scout and decorated fighter pilot'

Second World War Air Force Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Mike Dawson (1)

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Wilbert Arley Healey DFC, R.C.A.F., 49 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Guardsman Henry William Moseley, 2699776, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Italian Campaign CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Ordinary Seaman Alan Guy Dowding, C/JX371012, RN, HMS Avenger

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Civilian Thomas Homewood

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman WEST HAM, COUNTY BOROUGH

Steward P/LX 24101, Arthur James Rogers RN ~ H.M.S. FIJI

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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