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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Flight Sergeant Ernest Bloor

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom STAMFORD CEMETERY

By Catherine Marsden

United Kingdom

Volunteer John Alexander Fraser GC, MC and Bar

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom STANLEY MILITARY CEMETERY

By Graham Sacker

United Kingdom

LIEUTENANT WILLIAM FOSTER, HOME GUARD AND WW1 VETERAN

Second World War Army United Kingdom ALDERBURY (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Helen Roberts

United Kingdom

Third Officer Bridget Hill

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war BRITFORD (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

By Helen Roberts

United Kingdom

Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom RABAUL (BITA PAKA) WAR CEMETERY

Flight Lieutenant Grahame Prebble White

Second World War Air Force New Zealand SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

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