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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Serjeant Roger Gray - 3 Bty. 1 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom TOBRUK WAR CEMETERY

By Carolyn Gray

Canada

Sergeant James Allen Ward VC

Second World War Air Force New Zealand Victoria Cross holder HAMBURG CEMETERY

Second Lieutenant Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC

Second World War Army New Zealand Victoria Cross holder SFAX WAR CEMETERY

Audrey Eileen Welsford Smithers - Aircraftwoman 1st Class, RAF 2029533 - "Promising career cut short"

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom EAST PRESTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Carl Rusbridge

United Kingdom

Sub Lieutenant (A) Anthony Stuart Antunovich RNVR - HMS Gannet

Second World War Navy United Kingdom EAST PRESTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Carl Rusbridge

United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Shaw Bayliss 323789 - 81st Lt AA Royal Artillery - Died during medical intervention

Second World War Army United Kingdom

By Carl Rusbridge

United Kingdom

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