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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Captain John Bernard Oakeshott

Second World War Army Australian LABUAN WAR CEMETERY

Lieutenant Adrian Anthony Huxtable

Second World War Army United Kingdom KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

Subadar Kartar Singh

Second World War Army Indian SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

Leading Aircraftman Yousif Ali

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

Sergeant Leslie Francis Gilkes

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Flight Lieutenant Emanuel Peter John Adeniyi Thomas

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BATH (HAYCOMBE) CEMETERY

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