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 Horrocks (1925 - 1944)

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom GOIRLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens

Netherlands

Flight Sergeant Malcolm Henry Graydon, 419443, R.A.A.F.

Second World War Air Force Australian GOIRLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens

Netherlands

Flying Officer Leslie Thomas Manser VC, RAF - Died Saving His Crew

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder HEVERLEE WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Ronald Henry Robert Morton, An Australian on Skye

Second World War Air Force Australian PORTREE (STRONUIRINISH) CEMETERY

By Donald John Campbell

United Kingdom

Gunner Walter Allan Lyne, 71st Field Regiment, Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom THETFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Gunner Albert Edward Thacker, Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom THETFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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