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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Private VX34508 Patrick James O’Rafferty 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion

Second World War Army Australian VEVEY (ST. MARTIN'S) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Arthur Hamblin 3911477, 3rd Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY

By Phil Mountain

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Norman John Bonnar DFC AFC, 69437, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Photo Reconnaissance DUNFERMLINE CEMETERY

By Jim Leggat (Volunteer Speaker)

United Kingdom

Lance Sergeant John Ronald Dennis 7903877, HQ 1st Assault Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Italian Campaign AREZZO WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Trooper Alec George Blackford 6153107, 7th Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C.

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy FONTENAY-LE-PESNEL WAR CEMETERY, TESSEL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Claude John Lewis of Cheam

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

United Kingdom

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