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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Leading Aircraftman Eric Owen Backshall (W/Op/AG), 751665, of 14 OTU R.A.F.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ARDINGLY (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Anthony Merritt, 108955, 33 Squadron R.A.F. - Alamein Memorial

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ALAMEIN MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Josef Mohr, RAFVR, Fought for his Homeland from Country not his own.

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth BERGEN GENERAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Lt Cdr Malcolm Wanklyn VC DSO** - Lost at Sea

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private Michael Halliday, (1924 - 05-10-1944), (Reg.nr: 14375544)

Second World War Army United Kingdom LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY

By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens

Netherlands

Rifleman Allan Gordon Gavin, (1921 - 19-10-1944), (Reg. Nr: 14258557)

Second World War Army United Kingdom LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY

By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens

Netherlands

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