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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Squadron Leader Gordon Bennet from WINNIPEG (CA)

Second World War Air Force Canadian BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens

Netherlands

Flight Sergeant Keith Edward Jeffery, RAAF, of Bunbury, Western Australia

Second World War Air Force Australian MONTROSE (SLEEPYHILLOCK) CEMETERY

By Alexandra Wallace

United Kingdom

Pipe Major Malcolm MacLachlan, 7/10th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Second World War Army United Kingdom EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

By Diane Campbell

United Kingdom

Piper Ian MacLachlan, 7/10th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Second World War Army United Kingdom EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

By Diane Campbell

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Leslie John Gibbs, HMS Capel - My Uncle Les

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Terri Julians

United Kingdom

Sergeant Stanley J Cooper RAFVR - Tragically killed by 'friendly fire'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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