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 Francis Anthony Garbas, RCAF, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force Canadian REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Donald Hopkinson, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer II Abram Garshowitz, RCAF, 617 Sqn., - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force Canadian REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sergeant Richard Bolitho, RAFVR, 217 Sqdn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Telegraphist Ronald Girdwood, D/JX 188431, RN, H.M.S. Charybdis

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Brian Adamson

United Kingdom

Captain Frank Philip Dawes, 2nd Bn., Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Battle of Monte Cassino The Italian Campaign CASSINO WAR CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

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