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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Gunner Walter Ernest “Wally” Brown VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

Flight Lieutenant William Ellis “Bill” Newton VC

Second World War Air Force Australian Victoria Cross holder LAE WAR CEMETERY

Private Vera Barbara Martin

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war SHOREHAM (SS. PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD

First officer Amy Johnson, CBE

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

Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder TOBRUK WAR CEMETERY

Corporal John Bernard Mackey VC

Army Second World War Australian Victoria Cross holder LABUAN WAR CEMETERY

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