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 Leo Joseph Bottie, F/41001, Royal Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.

Second World War Army Canadian YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY

Major John Narborough Corlett MC, 184203, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C.

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

By Charlotte Carty

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Stanley Gordon McLaren

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Photo Reconnaissance RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Pilot Officer Guy Harrington Ardley

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Photo Reconnaissance RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Squadron Leader John Harry Mackeller Chisholm

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Photo Reconnaissance RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Private NX162064 John Hayes Whitworth “Z” Special Force Australian Infantry Force

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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