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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Corporal Harry Alan Ward, 15th Battalion Reconnaissance Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX

By Gossart Rémi

France

Brigadier Sir Walter de Sopham Barttelot, General Staff Cdg. 6th Guards Tank Bde.

Second World War Army South African D-Day and Invasion of Normandy ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY

By Gossart Rémi

France

Gunner William Geddes Knowles 3187306, 75 Anti-Tank Regt., Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

Bombardier Victor Pennington

Second World War Army United Kingdom LANCASTER CEMETERY, LANCASHIRE

By shaun corkerry (2)

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Donald William Spence, J/39399, 419 Sqn., RCAF

Second World War Air Force Canadian HOTTON WAR CEMETERY

Flight Lieutenant William Robert Kearns, J/16490, 419 Sqn., RCAF

Second World War Air Force Canadian HOTTON WAR CEMETERY

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