

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)


Shipwright Edgar Buckingham
By David Jackson
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer 76707 Edward Roman Pilch, 302 (Polish) Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Marine James H. Harris ~ Gunner 1st Class, HMS Hood
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Rifleman Percy Coleman Atwood, F40870, Royal Rifles of Canada R.C.I.C.

Rifleman Joseph McIsaac, E/30672, Royal Rifles of Canada R.C.I.C.
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