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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Flying Officer Kenneth Earnshaw, RCAF, 617 Sqn. (RAF) - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force Canadian RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sergeant Charles Brennan, RAFVR, 617 Sqn - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force Canadian RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant John Vere Hopgood DFC*, RAFVR, 617 Sqn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Fulliott Victor Polhill Turner, RAFVR, 1654 HCU (Heavy Conversion Unit)

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HELLINGLY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Major John Richard St. Leger Aldworth, 2nd Bn., Royal Ulster Rifles

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Sergeant Douglas Oliver, 1333818, RAFVR, 129 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HEATHFIELD (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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