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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Wren Yvonne Lilian Capon 24094, Women's Royal Naval Service, HMS Royal Arthur

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war SURBITON CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Captain Lionel Colin Matthews GC MC, VX24597, Australian Corps of Signals, A.I.F. 8 Div. Sigs.

Second World War Army Australian LABUAN WAR CEMETERY

By CWGC

Driver William Edward Board, NX68405, Australian Army Service Corps, A.I.F. 2/3 Motor Ambulance. Coy.

Second World War Army Australian LABUAN WAR CEMETERY

Lance Corporal Frank Armstrong, WX7717, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2/4 Machine Gun Bn.

Second World War Army Australian LABUAN WAR CEMETERY

By CWGC

Gunner Wright Albert Sheard, QX14497, 2/10 Field Rgt. Royal Australian Artillery

Second World War Army Australian LABUAN WAR CEMETERY

By CWGC

Flight Sergeant Alexander John Hunter, 437963, Royal Australian Air Force

Second World War Air Force Australian LABUAN MEMORIAL

By CWGC

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Second World War

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Wren Yvonne Lilian Capon 24094, Women's Royal Naval Service, HMS Royal Arthur

Captain Lionel Colin Matthews GC MC, VX24597, Australian Corps of Signals, A.I.F. 8 Div. Sigs.

Driver William Edward Board, NX68405, Australian Army Service Corps, A.I.F. 2/3 Motor Ambulance. Coy.

Lance Corporal Frank Armstrong, WX7717, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2/4 Machine Gun Bn.

Gunner Wright Albert Sheard, QX14497, 2/10 Field Rgt. Royal Australian Artillery

Flight Sergeant Alexander John Hunter, 437963, Royal Australian Air Force

Second World War

2069 Stories

Wren Yvonne Lilian Capon 24094, Women's Royal Naval Service, HMS Royal Arthur

Captain Lionel Colin Matthews GC MC, VX24597, Australian Corps of Signals, A.I.F. 8 Div. Sigs.

Driver William Edward Board, NX68405, Australian Army Service Corps, A.I.F. 2/3 Motor Ambulance. Coy.

Lance Corporal Frank Armstrong, WX7717, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2/4 Machine Gun Bn.

Gunner Wright Albert Sheard, QX14497, 2/10 Field Rgt. Royal Australian Artillery

Flight Sergeant Alexander John Hunter, 437963, Royal Australian Air Force

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