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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Violette Reine Elizabeth Szabo

Second World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom Women at war BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL

Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean VC

Second World War Navy Australian Victoria Cross holder PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Section Officer Karin Lia Hughes

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

Lieutenant Thomas Currie Derrick VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder LABUAN WAR CEMETERY

Lieutenant Colonel Blair Anderson Wark VC

Army Second World War Australian Victoria Cross holder EASTERN SUBURBS CREMATORIUM, BOTANY

Lieutenant Albert Chowne VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder LAE WAR CEMETERY

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