

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)


Leading Telegraphist Jim Lord D/JX161659, Royal Navy, HM Submarine P.311
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant Richard Claude Harold Cantin 1397376, RAFVR, 61 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Civilian Beatrice Milner (May 1st 1891 - May 8th 1941) - Nurse
By Anne-Marie Fawcett
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Ernest Douglas Scotland 147351, RAFVR, 571 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Captain Richard John Frederick Abel 140800, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, RAC
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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