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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Lance Naik Sher Shah VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder RANGOON MEMORIAL

Serjeant Thomas Frank Durrant VC - Fell During Operation Chariot

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder ESCOUBLAC-LA-BAULE WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Frederick William North R.N.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Morris Finegold, 14513808, Royal Warwickshire Regiment 2nd Bn and the Battle of Overloon Netherlands

Second World War Army United Kingdom OVERLOON WAR CEMETERY

By Overloon War Chronicles Foundation

Netherlands

Flying Officer Lloyd Allan Trigg VC DFC, Praised by the enemy

Second World War Air Force New Zealand Victoria Cross holder MALTA MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Serjeant Arthur George Reedman

Second World War Army United Kingdom MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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