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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Flying Officer Ulric Leslie Look Yan, Fighter Pilot from Trinidad

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HARROGATE (STONEFALL) CEMETERY

By Elizabeth Smith

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Vincent Parker - 'The Locksmith of Colditz'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HARROGATE (STONEFALL) CEMETERY

By Elizabeth Smith

United Kingdom

Able Seaman P/JX 212451 Leslie James McKinley Bodle, HMS Cossack

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer (Pilot) 73043 Arthur Guy Evill RAFVR, 201 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer John Douglas Maddex 137176, RAFVR, 166 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Keith Shambler Simpson, 414166, Royal Australian Air Force, 158 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Australian CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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