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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Rifleman Thaman Gurung VC 55537, 1st Bn., 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force)

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder RIMINI GURKHA WAR CEMETERY

By Donald Pease-Macaulay

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Richard Gore Amory 1397358, RAFVR, 100 Squadron

Second World War Air Force CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Robert Henry Lacey R/193335, RCAF, 356 (RAF) Squadron

Second World War Air Force Canadian SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Stanley Kenneth Morrison 1624853, RAFVR, 148 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom The Italian Campaign ASSISI WAR CEMETERY

By Lynnette Siler

United States

Lieutenant Harry William Glennie, 293282, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY

By Vincent Stuart

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Peter William Lowe 101018, RAFVR, 605 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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