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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Private John Cairncross

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Italian Campaign ANZIO WAR CEMETERY

Private Thomas Lister Cairncross

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Italian Campaign ANZIO WAR CEMETERY

Sergeant Maurice Albert Wyndham Rogers VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder The Italian Campaign BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY, ANZIO

Private Charles Otis Parker

Second World War Army Canadian The Italian Campaign MORO RIVER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

John Casson

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY

Subedar Subramanian

Second World War Army Indian The Italian Campaign SANGRO RIVER CREMATION MEMORIAL

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