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)
Flight Captain Eleanor Isabella (Susan) Slade, Air Transport Auxiliary
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom
Captain Wallace Gove, General List, Canadian Army
By Michelle Fowler
United Kingdom
Blacksmith 5th Class Eric Diggle Dodds P/MX 78779, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Barham
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom
Flying Officer John Edward Northend 119289, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 61 Sqdn.
By Shaun Parkes
United Kingdom
Ordinary Seaman Alfred Worthington, P/JX 217418, HMS Acheron
By Mark Bailey
United Kingdom
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