

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)


Flight Lieutenant Vincent Parker - 'The Locksmith of Colditz'
By Elizabeth Smith
United Kingdom

Able Seaman P/JX 212451 Leslie James McKinley Bodle, HMS Cossack
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer (Pilot) 73043 Arthur Guy Evill RAFVR, 201 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer John Douglas Maddex 137176, RAFVR, 166 Squadron
By Brian Scott
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Keith Shambler Simpson, 414166, Royal Australian Air Force, 158 Squadron
By Brian Scott
United Kingdom
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