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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Sub Lieutenant Henry Barry Stanhope Lister, RNVR, HMS Daedalus

Second World War Navy United Kingdom HOLTYE (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Percy Herbert Balch P/JX 126181, HMS Hood, Royal Navy - 'In Remembrance'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Michael Nottage

United Kingdom

Civilian Patricia Maxwell Sullivan, British Delegation to the Crimea Conference

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom AIR CRASHES AT SEA

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Sergeant William Hatton, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of an ex-Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Captain John Patrick Milner, 6 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom HOTTON WAR CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Antony Joseph Stone - 'Death of an Ex-Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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