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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Leading Radio Mechanic Brian James Winter P/MX742378, Royal Navy, 'HMS Saumarez'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CORFU BRITISH CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Cyril John Gubbins, 657840, 69 Sqdn., RAF - 'My Grandad...'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy FULFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Wilfred Coy, 1 Divisional Provost Coy., Corps of Military Police

Second World War Army United Kingdom DUNKIRK MEMORIAL

By Michalae Thompson

United Kingdom

Ordinary Telegraphist Donald Charles Buchanan, P/JX 205817, RN, 'HMS Mercury'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer Class I Robert Israel Calas, 313328, Royal Armoured Corps, 17th/21st Lancers

Second World War Army United Kingdom FORDINGBRIDGE CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Chipman Cameron Dawson Fraser, Royal Canadian Air Force 142 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian JONKERBOS WAR CEMETERY

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