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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Flt. Sgt. Arthur Louis Aaron VC DFM, 218 Sqn RAFVR - 'A Tale of Extraordinary Courage, Determination and Leadership'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BONE WAR CEMETERY, ANNABA

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Wing Commander James Brindley Nicholson VC DFC, 355 Sqn., RAF - 'A Determined Pilot'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Corporal Lawrence Stoddart Whytock, 1st Bn. London Scottish. Died 4 February 1944, Age 32.

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Italian Campaign ANZIO WAR CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Stephen Alers Hankey, 40822, 161 (Special Duties) Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CROWHURST (ST. GEORGE) CHURCHYARD, SUSSEX

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Trooper Joseph Lindsay, Royal Armoured Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom HARTLEY WINTNEY (ST. MARY) OLD CHURCHYARD

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Sqn. Ldr. Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer VC DFC*, 109 Sqn RAFVR - 'If only the clouds hadn't cleared'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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Second World War

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Flt. Sgt. Arthur Louis Aaron VC DFM, 218 Sqn RAFVR - 'A Tale of Extraordinary Courage, Determination and Leadership'

Wing Commander James Brindley Nicholson VC DFC, 355 Sqn., RAF - 'A Determined Pilot'

Corporal Lawrence Stoddart Whytock, 1st Bn. London Scottish. Died 4 February 1944, Age 32.

Flight Lieutenant Stephen Alers Hankey, 40822, 161 (Special Duties) Squadron RAF

Trooper Joseph Lindsay, Royal Armoured Corps

Sqn. Ldr. Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer VC DFC*, 109 Sqn RAFVR - 'If only the clouds hadn't cleared'

Second World War

2069 Stories

Flt. Sgt. Arthur Louis Aaron VC DFM, 218 Sqn RAFVR - 'A Tale of Extraordinary Courage, Determination and Leadership'

Wing Commander James Brindley Nicholson VC DFC, 355 Sqn., RAF - 'A Determined Pilot'

Corporal Lawrence Stoddart Whytock, 1st Bn. London Scottish. Died 4 February 1944, Age 32.

Flight Lieutenant Stephen Alers Hankey, 40822, 161 (Special Duties) Squadron RAF

Trooper Joseph Lindsay, Royal Armoured Corps

Sqn. Ldr. Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer VC DFC*, 109 Sqn RAFVR - 'If only the clouds hadn't cleared'

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