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)

Flying Officer Jack Arthur Gibbs, J/17248, 419 Sqn., RCAF

Second World War Air Force Canadian HOTTON WAR CEMETERY

Flying Officer Leslie Frederick Edmonds, 182690, RAFVR, 419 RCAF Sqn.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HOTTON WAR CEMETERY

Flying Officer Naresh Kumar Srivastava

Second World War Air Force Indian MANCHESTER CREMATORIUM

By liz Marsland

United Kingdom

Gunner Wilfred Saunders

Second World War Army United Kingdom DUNKIRK TOWN CEMETERY

By David Jackson

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Owen Rowley, 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy CAMBES-EN-PLAINE WAR CEMETERY

By Gossart Rémi

France

Warrant Officer Class I Leo Joseph Burke

Second World War Army SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

Ireland

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