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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Private Leonard Ernest Ralph 7647408, 4 Ordnance Store Company, Royal Army Ordnance Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Midshipman (A) John Douglas Wilson Barr, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Merlin

Second World War Navy United Kingdom NEW ROMNEY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Frederick Preston Aspin 212695, Royal Air Force

First World War Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NEW ROMNEY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sister Margaret Lamont Adams VFX66028, Australian Army Nursing Service, A.I.F.

Second World War Army Australian Women at war SYDNEY MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer George Greville Gilling-Lax DFC 145494, RAFVR, 85 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUSTHALL (ST. PAUL) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Bombardier Frank Wardle 2127923, 4 Regt., Royal Horse Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY

By Mrs Brenda Lewis

United Kingdom

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