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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Private Arthur William Jones, 14779913, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders

Second World War Army United Kingdom MOOK WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Corporal George William Barnes, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HECKFIELD (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Captain Thomas Stewart Wylie MC, 1st. Bn., HLI (City of Glasgow Regiment). Died 1st Jan. 1946, Age 22.

Second World War Army United Kingdom RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Maurice Henry Pinches DFC* 49207, 65 Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BOURTON CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer William James Young, 77 Sqn., RAFVR. Died on 17th June 1944, Age 22.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant (W.Op/AG) James Currie Wood, 100 Sqn., RAFVR. Died 25 May 1943, Age 24.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom JONKERBOS WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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