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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Corporal Helen Ann Taylor (Nicky) Grassie, A.T.S., Died 30th September 1945.

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

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Ian Maurice Graham, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Northney. Died on 10th July 1943, Age 20.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom The Italian Campaign SYRACUSE WAR CEMETERY, SICILY

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Ian Davidson Gilmour, 5th/7th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. Died 13th June 1944, age 23.

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

United Kingdom

Sergeant James Victor Gardiner, RAFVR. Died on 9th March 1942, Age 23.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom KIRKHILL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Civilian William George Reeves, died 24th November 1940

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom BEXHILL, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant (E) Robert David Verner-Jeffreys, H.M. Submarine Traveller

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

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