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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Lieutenant John Christmas Møller

Second World War Army Non-Commonwealth SAGE WAR CEMETERY

By Jørgen Flintholm

Denmark

Gunner Arthur Casey - A man none of us in 2023 knew but a man and story our family will never forget

Second World War Army United Kingdom ENFIDAVILLE WAR CEMETERY

By Richard Casey

United Kingdom

Sgt William Patrick Quinlivan 1920-1943

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Grant Cornwell MBE

France

70690/ 104756 Rfn. Sher Bahadur Thapa Victoria Cross, 1/9 GR Faetano San Marino

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder RIMINI GURKHA WAR CEMETERY

Italy

Private Joseph Oscar Claude Demers

Second World War Army Canadian BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

By Abrielle Burrs

Canada

Pilot Officer Alec George Wainwright

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ALAMEIN MEMORIAL

By Grant Cornwell MBE

France

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