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 Mildred Burgess Harden, died 26th September 1940, Ashford Kent

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom ASHFORD, URBAN DISTRICT

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Civilian Betty Ann Laker, died 26th September 1940 at Ashford, Kent

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom ASHFORD, URBAN DISTRICT

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Major William Arthur Louis Tucker, MM, Army Catering Corps (late North Somerset Yeomanry)

Second World War Army United Kingdom WESTON-SUPER-MARE CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader (Pilot) Gavin Strang Smith DFC, 550 Squadron, RAFVR. Died 17th June 1944, Age 22.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WISCH (VARSSEVELD) GENERAL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private John McLaren, 6th Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died on 1st June 1940, Age 20

Second World War Army United Kingdom MARGATE CEMETERY, KENT

United Kingdom

Chief Yeoman of Signals (Pensioner) Herbert James Francis Tucker, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEYTONSTONE (ST. PATRICK'S) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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