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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Sergeant William Henry “Bill” Kibby VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

Section Officer Noor Inayat Khan

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Private Percival “Percy” Eric Gratwick VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

Private Bruce Steel Kingsbury VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder PORT MORESBY (BOMANA) WAR CEMETERY

Private Arthur Stanley Gurney VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

Pilot Officer Rawdon “Ron” Hume Middleton VC

Second World War Air Force Australian Victoria Cross holder BECK ROW (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD

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