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 William Ducker - 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion - Military Medal

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Lloyd Allan Trigg VC

Air Force Second World War New Zealand Victoria Cross holder MALTA MEMORIAL

Rifleman John William Leopard - 1st Btn Rifle Brigade - "Blue on Blue"

Second World War Army United Kingdom ALAMEIN MEMORIAL

By Stephen Palmer

United Kingdom

Petty Officer WREN Isobel Florence Squires

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war KIDDERMINSTER CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Edward John Mockridge

Second World War Merchant Navy United Kingdom TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

By Jane Lansdown

United Kingdom

Seaman Archibald Curtis

Second World War Merchant Navy Canadian HALIFAX MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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