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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Sergeant Norman Seton Comber 1254810, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 101 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class John Cosgrove 1639420, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flying Officer John Fielden DFC

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Photo Reconnaissance BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Colin Devas Hunter DFC

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Photo Reconnaissance BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

Private Joseph Rovkin (served as 'Rorkin') NX73811, 3rd Battalion, Australian Infantry

Second World War Army Australian PORT MORESBY (BOMANA) WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Mcculloch Young, 175591, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Second World War Army United Kingdom Kohima and Imphal KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY

By Roy McCallum

United Kingdom

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