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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Chief Petty Officer Cecil John Mitchell P/J 114226, H.M. Submarine Sickle

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Serjeant Walter Frederick Cecil Bird 319030, 16th/5th Lancers, Royal Armoured Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom ENFIDAVILLE WAR CEMETERY

By Ian Sainthouse

United Kingdom

Serjeant Donald Wyatt 5393017, 1st Wing, The Glider Pilot Regiment, A.A.C.

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

By Phil V THORNE

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Frank William Beadman, 1476108, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY

By Ian Sainthouse

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Dominic Page, 64320, RAFVR, No.8 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WITTERING (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Corporal Norman Garnet Ballard 1229852, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY

By Ian Sainthouse

United Kingdom

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