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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Vera Menchik

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 Non-Commonwealth WANDSWORTH, METROPOLITAN BOROUGH

Flying Officer Tadeusz Stabrowski

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth LE CROTOY COMMUNAL CEMETERY

Warrant Officer Class 2 Roderick Charles Mutch

Second World War Air Force Canadian EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

Leading Telegraphist Victor James Crosby

Second World War Navy United Kingdom The Battle of Monte Cassino The Italian Campaign CASSINO WAR CEMETERY

Flight Lieutenant Alastair Donald Mackintosh Gunn

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom The Great Escape Photo Reconnaissance POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY

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