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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Leading Aircraftman Thomas Ralph Morton, RAFVR. Died on 23rd August 1940, age 20

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom PERTH (JEANFIELD AND WELLSHILL) CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Peter Small, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died on 17th August 1944, Age 31

Second World War Army United Kingdom PERTH (JEANFIELD AND WELLSHILL) CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Fireman Harry William John Luton, S.S. Argus (London) - 'Died alongside his brother, Charles William'

Second World War Merchant Navy United Kingdom TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

By Mary V Saunderson

United Kingdom

Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC, Royal Marines - 'Charged to his death with a Bren gun'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Guardsman Albert James Tucker, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Battle of Monte Cassino The Italian Campaign CASSINO WAR CEMETERY

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

Assistant Steward Robert Henley Tucker, HM LCH 185, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

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Second World War

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Leading Aircraftman Thomas Ralph Morton, RAFVR. Died on 23rd August 1940, age 20

Second Lieutenant Peter Small, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died on 17th August 1944, Age 31

Fireman Harry William John Luton, S.S. Argus (London) - 'Died alongside his brother, Charles William'

Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC, Royal Marines - 'Charged to his death with a Bren gun'

Guardsman Albert James Tucker, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards

Assistant Steward Robert Henley Tucker, HM LCH 185, Royal Navy

Second World War

2069 Stories

Leading Aircraftman Thomas Ralph Morton, RAFVR. Died on 23rd August 1940, age 20

Second Lieutenant Peter Small, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died on 17th August 1944, Age 31

Fireman Harry William John Luton, S.S. Argus (London) - 'Died alongside his brother, Charles William'

Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC, Royal Marines - 'Charged to his death with a Bren gun'

Guardsman Albert James Tucker, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards

Assistant Steward Robert Henley Tucker, HM LCH 185, Royal Navy

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