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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Lt Cdr (A) Eugene Esmonde - VC DSO - Royal Navy F.A.A. 825 Sqdn. H.M.S. Daedalus - The Channel Dash

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder GILLINGHAM (WOODLANDS) CEMETERY, KENT

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Major Norman Chetwynd Rollo MC, King's Own Scottish Borderers - Leader till the very end

Second World War Army United Kingdom GEEL WAR CEMETERY

By Gil Geerings

Belgium

Flight Sergeant Keith Alan Johnson, (No. 420 Squadron, R.C.A.F.) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom FORDHAM (SS. PETER AND MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Richard John Turner, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom FORDHAM (SS. PETER AND MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Nick Tucker

United Kingdom

Gunner Edwin Bryer Rose, 930700, 155 (Lancashire Yeomanry) Field Regt., Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom SAI WAN WAR CEMETERY

By John Phillips

Australia

Leading Aircraftman Clarence Albert Ripley, 575776, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By John Phillips

Australia

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Second World War

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Lt Cdr (A) Eugene Esmonde - VC DSO - Royal Navy F.A.A. 825 Sqdn. H.M.S. Daedalus - The Channel Dash

Major Norman Chetwynd Rollo MC, King's Own Scottish Borderers - Leader till the very end

Flight Sergeant Keith Alan Johnson, (No. 420 Squadron, R.C.A.F.) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Leading Aircraftman Richard John Turner, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Gunner Edwin Bryer Rose, 930700, 155 (Lancashire Yeomanry) Field Regt., Royal Artillery

Leading Aircraftman Clarence Albert Ripley, 575776, Royal Air Force

Second World War

2069 Stories

Lt Cdr (A) Eugene Esmonde - VC DSO - Royal Navy F.A.A. 825 Sqdn. H.M.S. Daedalus - The Channel Dash

Major Norman Chetwynd Rollo MC, King's Own Scottish Borderers - Leader till the very end

Flight Sergeant Keith Alan Johnson, (No. 420 Squadron, R.C.A.F.) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Leading Aircraftman Richard John Turner, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Gunner Edwin Bryer Rose, 930700, 155 (Lancashire Yeomanry) Field Regt., Royal Artillery

Leading Aircraftman Clarence Albert Ripley, 575776, Royal Air Force

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