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 Frederick Ian Malcolm

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Photo Reconnaissance TRONDHEIM (STAVNE) CEMETERY

Cadet (Pilot) Betty Eileen Sayer, Air Transport Auxiliary

Second World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom Women at war MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Private Dorothy Ann Fawkes, 'ATS Mass Casualty Event, Great Yarmouth 11th May 1943'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war CORSENSIDE (ST. CUTHBERT) CHURCHYARD

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Captain Edward Stephen Fogarty Fegen VC, Royal Navy, HMS Jervis Bay - 'Lost at Sea'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Able Seaman William Alfred Savage VC, Royal Navy - 'Bravery during Operation Chariot'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder FALMOUTH CEMETERY, CORNWALL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Hugh Maxwell Clark: Lost on His First Mission

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom STRIJEN PROTESTANT CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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