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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Flying Officer John Bedford Kendal 83268, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Driver Richard Entwistle Ashton T/161755, R.A.S.C., 63 (Airborne) Comp. Coy.

Second World War Army United Kingdom Arnhem - Operation Market Garden ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY

By Elaine Ashton

United Kingdom

Porucznik Boleslaw Andrzej Wlasnowolski P/76736, Polish Air Force, 213 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth CHICHESTER CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Harry Raymond Hamilton 39316, 85 Squadron, R.A.F.

Second World War Air Force Canadian HAWKINGE CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Hptmn Walter Rubensdorfer Epr/210 Lufwaffe

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Obergfreiter Ludwig Kretzer Epr/210 Luftwaffe

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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