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 Hubert Donald Goldspink, 2038806, of 435/131 Light Anti-Aircraft Regt.

Second World War Army United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Skipper Edward Gillard, HM Trawler Avanturine, Royal Navy Patrol Service

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Semon George Tatar, 42684, 248 Squadron RAF, Coastal Command

Second World War Air Force Canadian RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Arthur Edmond Quentin Bourgeois, 42100, 248 Squadron RAF, Coastal Command

Second World War Air Force New Zealand RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Wilfred Thomas Pratt, 565197, 43 Squadron RAF, died 15th June 1940

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MIDDLESBROUGH (LINTHORPE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Major John Gilliat, 1st Bn. Irish Guards, Scout and Soldier

Second World War Army United Kingdom BROOKWOOD CEMETERY

By Mike Dawson (1)

United Kingdom

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