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 E/584 Gerard Dore, Les Fusiliers Mont Royal, RCIC

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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

Second World War Army United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

Gunner Albert James Atkinson ~ Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Samuel Cunningham Atcheson DFC, 161591, RAFVR, 57 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Post Office VEVEY (ST. MARTIN'S) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Midshipman Fred Watkinson, Fleet Air Arm ~ Died Attacking the Königsberg

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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