

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)


Sergeant Thomas Henry Loftus, 1600812, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By David Nixon
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Peter Howard Cane 174425, 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, AAC
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private Elizabeth T Mackay, W/64368, Auxiliary Territorial Service
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Brian Benz, Royal Navy, 'HM Submarine Stratagem'
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Anna MacLeod, W/171933, Auxiliary Territorial Service
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
Women at war
EYE CEMETERY (OR AIGNISH BURIAL GROUND), ISLE OF LEWIS
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom
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