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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Lance Serjeant Donald N. Simpson, No. 4 Bomb Disposal Company, R.E. Died on 17th April 1943. Age 26.

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

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Civilian John Aspin, aged 18 years

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom BATTLE, RURAL DISTRICT

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Derrick Barrie Simpson, 59 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 25th July 1940. Age 19.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Wing Commander Hugh Gordon Malcolm VC, 18 Sqn. RAF - Killed in the Desert

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant (Navigator) Gilbert Ferguson Sage, 7 Squadron, RAFVR, Died 21 February 1945, Age 23.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer (Pilot), William (Bill) Davidson, 578 Squadron, RAFVR, Died 21st July 1944, Age 20.

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

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

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Lance Serjeant Donald N. Simpson, No. 4 Bomb Disposal Company, R.E. Died on 17th April 1943. Age 26.

Civilian John Aspin, aged 18 years

Sergeant Derrick Barrie Simpson, 59 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 25th July 1940. Age 19.

Wing Commander Hugh Gordon Malcolm VC, 18 Sqn. RAF - Killed in the Desert

Flight Sergeant (Navigator) Gilbert Ferguson Sage, 7 Squadron, RAFVR, Died 21 February 1945, Age 23.

Pilot Officer (Pilot), William (Bill) Davidson, 578 Squadron, RAFVR, Died 21st July 1944, Age 20.

Second World War

2069 Stories

Lance Serjeant Donald N. Simpson, No. 4 Bomb Disposal Company, R.E. Died on 17th April 1943. Age 26.

Civilian John Aspin, aged 18 years

Sergeant Derrick Barrie Simpson, 59 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 25th July 1940. Age 19.

Wing Commander Hugh Gordon Malcolm VC, 18 Sqn. RAF - Killed in the Desert

Flight Sergeant (Navigator) Gilbert Ferguson Sage, 7 Squadron, RAFVR, Died 21 February 1945, Age 23.

Pilot Officer (Pilot), William (Bill) Davidson, 578 Squadron, RAFVR, Died 21st July 1944, Age 20.

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