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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Civilian Frederick George Wakeford, died 27th of July 1944

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Lorne Clifford Taerum and the crash of the Lancaster PD221

Second World War Air Force Canadian OPLOO (WESTERBEEK) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

By Overloon War Chronicles Foundation

Netherlands

Pilot Officer Tom Eric Timmins, 79164, 214 Squadron, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom TENTERDEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Leslie Norman Barnes, 5389400, 34th Ind. Coy., Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C.

Second World War Army United Kingdom TENTERDEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Aircraftman Reuben Frank Mercer, 1085349, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom TENTERDEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Marine William Richard Everest, PO/X 2507, 102 Brigade, Royal Marines

Second World War Navy United Kingdom TENTERDEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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