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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Serjeant Douglas George Hemming, 555511 of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Hussars, 11th Armoured Division

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette - "You'll have to put her down, Baz - She's badly on fire"

Second World War Air Force Canadian Victoria Cross holder SENANTES CHURCHYARD

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sergeant Bill Digby - A Sherwood Ranger

Second World War Army United Kingdom BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY

By Alexander Marchi

United Kingdom

Lieutenant 201238 George Cunningham, 20 Bomb Disposal Company, Royal Engineers

Second World War Army Non-Commonwealth CATSFIELD (ST. LAWRENCE) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Trooper William Webster, RAC, 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters). Died 31 August 1942. Age 29

Second World War Army United Kingdom EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer (Flight Engineer) William Alexander Watson, RAF. Died on 18th April 1944, Age 25.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom AUCHTERGAVEN PARISH CHURCHYARD

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

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Second World War

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Serjeant Douglas George Hemming, 555511 of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Hussars, 11th Armoured Division

Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette - "You'll have to put her down, Baz - She's badly on fire"

Sergeant Bill Digby - A Sherwood Ranger

Lieutenant 201238 George Cunningham, 20 Bomb Disposal Company, Royal Engineers

Trooper William Webster, RAC, 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters). Died 31 August 1942. Age 29

Warrant Officer (Flight Engineer) William Alexander Watson, RAF. Died on 18th April 1944, Age 25.

Second World War

2069 Stories

Serjeant Douglas George Hemming, 555511 of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Hussars, 11th Armoured Division

Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette - "You'll have to put her down, Baz - She's badly on fire"

Sergeant Bill Digby - A Sherwood Ranger

Lieutenant 201238 George Cunningham, 20 Bomb Disposal Company, Royal Engineers

Trooper William Webster, RAC, 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters). Died 31 August 1942. Age 29

Warrant Officer (Flight Engineer) William Alexander Watson, RAF. Died on 18th April 1944, Age 25.

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