

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)


Captain Arthur Hibbert, 64 (The Queen's Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry), Anti-Tank Regiment, RA
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Sergeant William Arnott McLeod, 115 Squadron, Royal Air Force
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant (A) John Geoffrey Armstrong, HMS Condor, Royal Navy
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Sergeant Sydney Peter Herman Purchase, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Sergeant Peter Robert Peart, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom
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