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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Lance Corporal Manuel Soloman Dorfan

Second World War Army South African The Italian Campaign CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY

Serjeant John Edward Lacey Pascall

Second World War Army United Kingdom ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY

Major Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen VC

Second World War Navy Non-Commonwealth Victoria Cross holder The Italian Campaign ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY

Flying Officer Bruce Norman Reed

Second World War Air Force Canadian TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

Naik Fazl Din VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder RANGOON MEMORIAL

Lieutenant George Arthur Knowland VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

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