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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Wing Commander Ivor Gordon Easton Dale DFC, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No.21 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine SITTARD WAR CEMETERY

Lance Bombardier Edwin 'Chad' Chadbourne - Remembering 'Chad'

Second World War Army United Kingdom CATANIA WAR CEMETERY, SICILY

By Chris Woffenden

United Kingdom

Private George Clifford Stone, WX17594, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/4th Machine Gun Battalion

Second World War Army Australian KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

Private Rowallan George MacDonald, NX20000, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/20th Battalion

Second World War Army Australian KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

Sergeant James Trafford Cowan, SX7833, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion

Second World War Army Australian KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

Stoker Roy Dundon, W2173, Royal Australian Naval Reserve, H.M.A.S. Perth

Second World War Navy Australian KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

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Second World War

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Wing Commander Ivor Gordon Easton Dale DFC, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No.21 Squadron

Lance Bombardier Edwin 'Chad' Chadbourne - Remembering 'Chad'

Private George Clifford Stone, WX17594, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/4th Machine Gun Battalion

Private Rowallan George MacDonald, NX20000, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/20th Battalion

Sergeant James Trafford Cowan, SX7833, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion

Stoker Roy Dundon, W2173, Royal Australian Naval Reserve, H.M.A.S. Perth

Second World War

2069 Stories

Wing Commander Ivor Gordon Easton Dale DFC, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No.21 Squadron

Lance Bombardier Edwin 'Chad' Chadbourne - Remembering 'Chad'

Private George Clifford Stone, WX17594, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/4th Machine Gun Battalion

Private Rowallan George MacDonald, NX20000, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/20th Battalion

Sergeant James Trafford Cowan, SX7833, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion

Stoker Roy Dundon, W2173, Royal Australian Naval Reserve, H.M.A.S. Perth

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