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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Warrant Officer Reginald Chandler, 1117395, 524 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Paula & Paul Burnell

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Radio Mechanic Horace Edward Bowman, HMS Dasher

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

WO CLASS II ALFRED SIDNEY PARMENTER 6006991 Black Watch (Royal Highland) 1st Bn The Tyneside Scottish

Second World War Army United Kingdom BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX

By Mrs Susan Simm

United Kingdom

Pte James Downey - SAS (C Squadron) - Operation Wallace - France 1944

Second World War Army United Kingdom TERRE NATALE COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Marlene Downey

United Kingdom

Sgt. Dennis Fletcher, Observer, RAFVR, lost on his first mission

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom UDEN WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftsman Harold Egerton - A Tragic Loss of Life

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LIVERPOOL (ANFIELD) CEMETERY

By Mark Egerton

United Kingdom

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