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 Reginald George Milne, 2/4th Bn. Hampshire Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom NAPLES WAR CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Marine Wilfred Cyril Russ, HMS Gosling

Second World War Navy United Kingdom HARTLEY WINTNEY (ST. MARY) OLD CHURCHYARD

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Corporal Terence Kearns, 6397065, 4th Bn., The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)

Second World War Army United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Major General Orde Charles Wingate DSO, General Staff - Formed the Chindits

Second World War Army United Kingdom ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Thomas Wilkinson VC, H.M.S. Li Wo - Bravery in the South China Sea

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder LIVERPOOL NAVAL MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private Stanley Richard Harris, 2nd Bn., Seaforth Highlanders

Second World War Army United Kingdom HARTLEY WINTNEY (ST. MARY) OLD CHURCHYARD

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

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