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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Flight Lieutenant John Preston Barlow, J/16953, 419 Sqn., RCAF

Second World War Air Force Canadian HOTTON WAR CEMETERY

Trooper Geoffrey Gordon Shaljean, 14435218, 1st Fife & Forfar Yeomanry – Crocodile Casualty

Second World War Army United Kingdom GEEL WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sgt. Douglas Albert James Smith RAFVR ~ Died Stalking The Scharnhorst

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Petty Officer LT/JX199121 William Alfred Bailey, H.M.S Maaloy, (J136) RNPS

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Albert Clayton Law J20168, Royal Canadian Air Force, 405 (Vancouver) Squadron

Second World War Air Force Canadian CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal 2623007 Frederick William Bailey, Grenadier Guards

Second World War Army United Kingdom BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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