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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Flight Lieutenant Denys Oliver Street

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom The Great Escape BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

Pilot Officer Nils Jørgen Fuglesang

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth The Great Escape

Major Antoni Wladyslaw Kiewnarski

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth The Great Escape POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY

Lieutenant Neville McGarr

Second World War Air Force South African The Great Escape POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY

Flight Lieutenant Henry Birkland

Second World War Air Force Canadian The Great Escape POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY

Squadron Leader James Catanach

Second World War Air Force Australian The Great Escape POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY

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