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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Aircraftsman Humphrey Daniel Trapp - FEPOW

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom AMBON WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Vernon William Byers - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force Canadian RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Robert Claude Hay - 'Death of an Ex-Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force Australian CAGLIARI (ST. MICHELE) COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman [UT/Pilot] George Norman Stickland, No2 FTS, RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom FAWKHAM (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Douglas Blundell Alan-Williams, 42 Squadron, RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CASTLETON (ST. MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Flying Officer (Navigator) Frederick Henry Ruffle DFC, 175408, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HIGH HURSTWOOD (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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