

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)


Private L/27555 John James Abel of the Queen Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Gunner Benjamin Anderson 11052396, 241 By., 78 Lt. A.A. Regt., Royal Artillery
By shaun corkerry (2)
United Kingdom

Gunner Albert James Atkinson ~ Royal Artillery
By shaun corkerry (2)
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Samuel Cunningham Atcheson DFC, 161591, RAFVR, 57 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Midshipman Fred Watkinson, Fleet Air Arm ~ Died Attacking the Königsberg
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom
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