

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)


Kanonier Antoni Gruszecki, 10. P.A.C., Polish Army
By Susan Strang
United Kingdom

Gunner Francis Ambrose, 3713846, Royal Artillery, 73 Anti-Tank Regiment

Private Leonard Albert Atter, 14498338, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, 5th Bn.

Lance Corporal William Robert Banfield, 14423449, Royal Armoured Corps, 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars

Serjeant Roland James Borton, 7910521, Royal Armoured Corps, Nottinghamshire Yeomanry
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