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 Joan Norah Lewis - A Tragic Loss, Greatly Missed

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war NEWTON NOTTAGE (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Serjeant William Henry Hockley ~ 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom VERNON (VERNONNET) COMMUNAL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sergeant James Macaulay ~ 8th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BILLY-BERCLAU (BERCLAU) COMMUNAL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private William Morgan ~ 46Coy. AMPC ~ Perished on the Lancastria

Second World War Army United Kingdom DUNKIRK MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftwoman Iris Miriam Deeley - A Tragic Story

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war CITY OF LONDON CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM, MANOR PARK

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Vancouver Girl Third Officer Florence Williamson Macpherson

Second World War Navy Canadian Women at war PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

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