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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Acting Sub Lieutenant (A) Michael John McCluskey, RNVR, H.M.S. St. Angelo

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Gerald John James Ashpole 1866432, RAFVR, 97 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy OSMANVILLE ST. CLEMENT CHURCHYARD

By Haakon Vinje

Norway

Major Peter Kato Juliebø - A tragic death two days after VE Day

Second World War Army Non-Commonwealth OSLO WESTERN CIVIL CEMETERY

By Haakon Vinje

Norway

Sergeant Kenneth William Langstaff 1455580, RAFVR, 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Ronald David Andrews 14733697, 7th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry

Second World War Army United Kingdom BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Supernumerary Edward Phillips, Merchant Navy, SS "Bellona II”

Second World War Merchant Navy United Kingdom TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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