

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)


Section Leader Violet M. Hookham W/1895, Auxiliary Territorial Service
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant John Cecil Smith 63467, RAFVR, 10 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer George Alan Hawes 127491, RAFVR, 61 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private Cecil Smith 7952781, 13th (2/4th Bn. The South Lancashire Regt.) Bn., Parachute Regiment
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Able Seaman Percy Herbert Balch, P/JX 126181, Royal Navy, 'HMS Hood'
By Michael Nottage
United Kingdom
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