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)

Select Role

Select Nationality

Select Themes

Select Cemetery

Flight Sergeant Francis John Everett 1315675, RAFVR, 142 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Post Office BARI WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Signalman Gavin Muirhead Moffat, 2582591, Royal Corps of Signals. (1918-1941)

Second World War Army United Kingdom ATHENS MEMORIAL

By David Fairman

Australia

Able Seaman Walter James Udy D/222314, Royal Navy, HMS 'Forte'

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom Post Office ST. ISSEY NEW CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Eric Norman Common 1089983, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

Petty Officer Regulating Harold William Cornish P/222101, Royal Navy, H.M.S. 'Victory'

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

Corporal Joseph Corr 6978276, 5th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

Second World War Army United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

Searching...