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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Warrant Officer Class I Ernest Joseph Leonard Bolingbroke, R/90953, Royal Canadian Air Force, 357 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

Sweeper Mangli - An Indian Soldier who died in Scotland

Second World War Miscellaneous Indian ABERDEEN CREMATORIUM

By Susan Strang

United Kingdom

Driver Bari Sher - Indian mule driver who died in Scotland

Second World War Miscellaneous Indian KINGUSSIE CEMETERY

By Susan Strang

United Kingdom

Daffadar Ali Bahadur

Second World War Army Indian KINGUSSIE CEMETERY

By Susan Strang

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Wren Ellen Victoria Whittall 1669, W.R.N.S., H.M.S. 'Britannia II'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Women at war PLYMOUTH CITY CREMATORIUM

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Lester Judd VX37843, 2/22 Battalion Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

Second World War Army Australian RABAUL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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