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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Sergeant James Roy Fenwick, 40 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 14th January 1942, age 31.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant (Navigator) Douglas J M Dunn, 104 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 9th June 1944, Age 23.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BARI WAR CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Private William A. Deas, 6th Battalion, Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment). Died 26th October 1942

Second World War Army United Kingdom EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Lieut-Commander Gerard Broadmead Roope VC, Drowned Saving Others

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant George Hamilton Lamb, A.I.F. - Died in Captivity on the Burma Railway

Second World War Army Australian THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Driver Charles Edward Gates, T/732533, age 39 of the Royal Army Service Corps.

Second World War Army United Kingdom BERWICK CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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Second World War

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Sergeant James Roy Fenwick, 40 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 14th January 1942, age 31.

Flight Sergeant (Navigator) Douglas J M Dunn, 104 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 9th June 1944, Age 23.

Private William A. Deas, 6th Battalion, Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment). Died 26th October 1942

Lieut-Commander Gerard Broadmead Roope VC, Drowned Saving Others

Lieutenant George Hamilton Lamb, A.I.F. - Died in Captivity on the Burma Railway

Driver Charles Edward Gates, T/732533, age 39 of the Royal Army Service Corps.

Second World War

2069 Stories

Sergeant James Roy Fenwick, 40 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 14th January 1942, age 31.

Flight Sergeant (Navigator) Douglas J M Dunn, 104 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 9th June 1944, Age 23.

Private William A. Deas, 6th Battalion, Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment). Died 26th October 1942

Lieut-Commander Gerard Broadmead Roope VC, Drowned Saving Others

Lieutenant George Hamilton Lamb, A.I.F. - Died in Captivity on the Burma Railway

Driver Charles Edward Gates, T/732533, age 39 of the Royal Army Service Corps.

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