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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Apprentice James Reid Carr, Merchant Navy. Died on 20th September 1940, Age 20.

Second World War Merchant Navy United Kingdom TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Yeoman of Signals P/JX142381 Charles Valentine Robins, HMS Hood

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Corporal 5506959 Cyril Jack Robins of the 1st Battalion, the Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Battle of Monte Cassino The Italian Campaign CASSINO WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Temporary Major Harry William Thorpe, 90313 of 151 (M) Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom BATTLE CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC - DAMBUSTER

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Dora MacLachlan - Civilian war dead - Died 11th March 1943 in Hastings, buried in Battle Cemetery

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom HASTINGS, COUNTY BOROUGH

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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