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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Lieutenant Harold Marshall Whitney, 51st (Leeds Rifles) Royal Tank Regiment. Died 26th May 1943, Age 30.

Second World War Army United Kingdom MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Serjeant William Burnfield White, R.A., 79th (The Scottish Horse) Medium Regiment. Died 27 August 1944, Age 24

Second World War Army United Kingdom ST. DESIR WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sergeant (W.Op/AG) James Whitehead 975551, 61 Sqn, RAFVR. Died 18 February 1943, Age 22.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBUSNETHAN CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private Joan Barber, W/75120, Auxiliary Territorial Service

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war COLEMAN'S HATCH (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Lionel Harold Schwind 37870, 213 Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CROWBOROUGH BURIAL GROUND

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer 166168 George Charles Mayhew, Bomb Aimer with 358 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CHITTAGONG WAR CEMETERY, CHATTOGRAM

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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