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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Pilot Officer Edward Dudley Dear, RAF Volunteer Reserve, 502 Sqn.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Adrian Frederick Stoop, Royal Armoured Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Flying Officer George H.F.G. Gregory DFM, RAFVR, 617 Sqn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Master Mechanic James Scott Bell - 'Men of the Light Vessel" victim

Second World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom HORNCHURCH CEMETERY

By Tony Matthews QVRM VR

United Kingdom

Sergeant John William Minchin, RAFVR, 617 Sqn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private Robert Cyril Arnold, 6087504, 1/5th Bn., The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)

Second World War Army United Kingdom HARTLEY WINTNEY (ST. MARY) OLD CHURCHYARD

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

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