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 John Wood - Flight Engineer 76th Sqn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves, died aged 21

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom AMSTERDAM NEW EASTERN CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Herbert Selwyn Giddings.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Gunner Ernest Read, 1118303, Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

By Valerie Hanson

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer Class 1 John Edward Tuck, 8th Bn, Suffolk Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom BRANDON CEMETERY, SUFFOLK

United Kingdom

Volunteer Chan Ping Fan, Royal Hong Kong Police (Reserve) and British Army Aid Group

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 STANLEY MILITARY CEMETERY

By Dr. Kung-Kim "K-K." Chan

United Kingdom

Corporal Frederick Ernest Mouncer, No. 276 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MUNDFORD (ST. LEONARD) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

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