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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Corporal Edward Alfred Bellingham, T/56966, of the 15th Motor Ambulance Company, RASC

Second World War Army United Kingdom ALAMEIN MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Civilian Ada Smith, died 17.00 hours on the 7th of July, 1944

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom BATTLE, RURAL DISTRICT

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Torger Harlo Taerum DFC, RCAF 617 Sqn (RAF) - 'Flew with Gibson on the Dams Raid'

Second World War Air Force Canadian REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Cpl. James Arnold McFadden, B/66528, - 'I lost my Grandfather on Blue Beach, Operation Jubilee'

Second World War Army Canadian DIEPPE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, HAUTOT-SUR-MER

By Shawna McFadden Paris

Canada

Gunner William Arthur Thomas, 908262, 51 Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom HYSSINGTON (ST. ETHELDREDA) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Alfred Edward Sefton VC, RN, HMS Coventry - 'Heroics in the Med.'

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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