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 Sidney Roy Barry, VX18976, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2/2 Pioneer. Bn.

Second World War Army Australian THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY

Signalman Harold Holdsworth, 2344553, Royal Corps of Signals 18th Div. Sigs.

Second World War Army United Kingdom THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY

Private Elsie Handley - 'ATS soldier killed with her mother while home on leave'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war OFFLEY (ST. MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Private Nora Caveney, ATS, Royal Artillery, Ack Ack Gun Operator

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war NETLEY MILITARY CEMETERY

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Private Edwin Farrington, Gunner, Royal Artillery, captured in North Africa and prisoner of war

Second World War Army United Kingdom DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer John Swinnerton Thompson, 184972, RAFVR, 78 Squadron, Bomber Command

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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