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 R.B. Thomas - A.I.F. 2/19Bn. 'UNCLE TOMMY THOMAS'

Second World War Army Australian KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

By Bruce Kennedy Thomas

Australia

Great-Uncle Ephraim Higgins - A Merchant Navy Seaman who served in two World Wars.

Second World War Merchant Navy United Kingdom TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

By Cheryl Hancock

United Kingdom

Flight Engineer, Sergeant Thomas Dunn, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NEWTON PARISH CHURCHYARD

By James Renwick

United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class Albert Stewart, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NEWTON PARISH CHURCHYARD

By James Renwick

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Oliver Vere Thompson DSO

Second World War Army United Kingdom ROME WAR CEMETERY

Fusilier Archibald Jerry - Archies wagon

Second World War Army United Kingdom ST. DESIR WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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