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 John (Ian) Taylor, 113 Squadron, RAF. Died 8th August 1941, Age 26.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sergeant (W.Op/AG) Harold Reginald George Elliot 925929, RAFVR, 35 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom THE HAGUE (WESTDUIN) GENERAL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Cyril Joe Barton VC, 578 Sqn,. RAFVR - 'He died saving his crew'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class Kenneth Manley Tucker, No. 24 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WEST NORWOOD CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Arthur Stewart King Scarf VC, 62 Sqn RAF - 'Never saw his child'

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Petty Officer James Tucker, HMS Li Wo, Royal Navy (ex-HMS Prince of Wales)

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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