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 Harold James Barnwell RAF, 566573 - 105 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE

By Allan Barnwell

United Kingdom

Sergeant Arthur Banks RAFVR - George Cross hero, aged 22

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom The Italian Campaign ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY

By Graham Sacker

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Samuel Alfred Lyons ~ A Tragic D-Day Casualty and the son of famous Aston Villa footballer

Second World War Army United Kingdom FECAMP (LE VAL AUX CLERCS) COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Grant Cornwell MBE (1)

France

Sapper Ronald Davies

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

By Claire Davies

United Kingdom

Sergeant Philip David Lloyd - A Battle of Britain Hero

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HIGH BEACH (HOLY INNOCENTS) CHURCHYARD

By Grant Cornwell MBE (1)

France

Able Seaman Norman Davies

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Claire Davies

United Kingdom

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