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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Gunner William Geoffrey Cook, 4 Survey Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died on 5th April 1943, Age 23.

Second World War Army United Kingdom MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Kenneth Richard Lucas, 41854, 145 Squadron R.A.F., killed in action 19th May 1940

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Jack Augustus Woollen, 41238, 22 squadron R.A.F.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WEST THORNEY (ST. NICHOLAS) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Brynmor Rees, 611643, 22 Squadron R.A.F.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader James Brown Warwick - died with a Dambuster

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom STEENBERGEN-EN-KRUISLAND ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Frank Eric Summers 142 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom STAGLIENO CEMETERY, GENOA

By Paul Griffiths

United Kingdom

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