

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)


Aircraftman 1st Class John Cosgrove 1639420, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By Brian Scott
United Kingdom

Flying Officer John Fielden DFC

Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Colin Devas Hunter DFC

Private Joseph Rovkin (served as 'Rorkin') NX73811, 3rd Battalion, Australian Infantry
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Mcculloch Young, 175591, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
By Roy McCallum
United Kingdom
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