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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Corporal John Alexander “Jack” French VC

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

Chief Wren Rosalie Wells

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

First Officer Rosamund King Everard-Steenkamp

Second World War Air Force South African Women at war MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

Private Marcel Marie Hartnett

Second World War Army New Zealand Women at war BOURAIL NEW ZEALAND WAR CEMETERY

Nursing Sister Agnes Wightman Wilkie

Second World War Navy Canadian Women at war ST. JOHN'S (MOUNT PLEASANT) CEMETERY

Sister Elaine Lenore Balfour-Ogilvy

Second World War Army Australian Women at war SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

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