

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)


Serjeant Walter Frederick Cecil Bird 319030, 16th/5th Lancers, Royal Armoured Corps
By Ian Sainthouse
United Kingdom

Serjeant Donald Wyatt 5393017, 1st Wing, The Glider Pilot Regiment, A.A.C.
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
Arnhem - Operation Market Garden
ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY
By Phil V THORNE
United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Frank William Beadman, 1476108, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By Ian Sainthouse
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Dominic Page, 64320, RAFVR, No.8 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit
By David Nixon
United Kingdom

Corporal Norman Garnet Ballard 1229852, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By Ian Sainthouse
United Kingdom
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