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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Sqn. Leader Glynn Ashfield DFC AFC, 36225, 157 Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LIMPSFIELD (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Michael Alan Newling, 41867, 145 Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Civilian Doris Constance Raven - NAAFI Manageress, RAF Waddington

Second World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom Women at war NORTH KESTEVEN, RURAL DISTRICT

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Ellen Victoria Whittall, WRNS - 'a Division at BRNC Dartmouth named in her honour'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war PLYMOUTH CITY CREMATORIUM

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Hamilton Bruce Edmonds Brock, 77A, RCAF, 110 Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer William George Middlebro', C/817, RCAF, 110 Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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