

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)


Midshipman (A) John Douglas Wilson Barr, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Merlin
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Frederick Preston Aspin 212695, Royal Air Force
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sister Margaret Lamont Adams VFX66028, Australian Army Nursing Service, A.I.F.
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer George Greville Gilling-Lax DFC 145494, RAFVR, 85 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Bombardier Frank Wardle 2127923, 4 Regt., Royal Horse Artillery
By Mrs Brenda Lewis
United Kingdom
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