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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Ordinary Seaman Edward James Harwood, Royal Navy - HMS Niger

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Cook Sidney George Thomas Cooper, Royal Navy - HMS Courageous

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Able Seaman James William Hooker, Royal Navy - HMS Tramp

Second World War Navy United Kingdom YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Signalman Henry William Hills, 2589222, Royal Signals (Eighth Army)

Second World War Army United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Robert Garland Baylay Harrison, 741419, RAFVR, Glider Pilot’s Exercise Unit

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal William Charles Green 1878045, of the Royal Engineers, Aged 17

Second World War Army United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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