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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Squadron Leader James Lister Smith, RAFVR, Died on 15th August 1944, Age 26.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ABERUTHVEN CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sergeant Richard Bert Bond, 570 Sqn., RAFVR, SOE - D Day & Arnhem

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Arnhem - Operation Market Garden ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY

By Paul Brooker

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftsman James Cameron Campbell (U/T Air Bomber), RAFVR. Died on 2nd July 1942, Age 30.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom PERTH (JEANFIELD AND WELLSHILL) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lieutenant William Foster GC MC DCM, of the 7th Wiltshire (Salisbury) Battalion, Home Guard

Second World War Army United Kingdom ALDERBURY (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Frank Tucker, 2nd Garrison Battalion, Australian Citizen Military Forces

Second World War Army Australian First World War NEW SOUTH WALES CREMATION MEMORIAL, SYDNEY

United Kingdom

Sergeant Thomas Gray VC, 12th Sqn., RAF - Died a Hero

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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