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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Cpl. William 'Bill' Whale ~ Royal Sussex Regt: "His brave action saved the lives of a great many people..."

Second World War Army United Kingdom TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Christopher Clifford Howard 2574117, 4th Div. Sigs., Royal Corps of Signals

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY

By Harry Hughes

United Kingdom

SUBMARINE STOKER 1C, JOHN 'JACK' CONNOLLY ~ HMS TALISMAN

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Telegraphist Frank Leonard Dalby LT/JX557564, Royal Naval Patrol Service, H.M.S. Pembroke

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY

By Friends of Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Sidney Brown DFM 1211203, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY

By Friends of Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Percy John Bromley C/JX209860, Royal Navy, H.M.S. President III

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY

By Friends of Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester

United Kingdom

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