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)

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Flight Sergeant Frederick Preston Aspin 212695, RAF Ground Crew

First World War Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NEW ROMNEY CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Midshipman John Douglas Wilson Barr, H.M.S Merlin - Naval Pilot

Second World War Navy United Kingdom NEW ROMNEY CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Roy James George Beard, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 256 Sqdn

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom The Italian Campaign PADUA WAR CEMETERY

Italy

Sergeant STANLEY ASHMORE, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 178 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom The Italian Campaign PADUA WAR CEMETERY

Italy

Able Seaman P/JX129975 Frank William Osborne Clapham Royal Navy H.M.M.A.C.S Mine casualty

Second World War Navy United Kingdom NEW ROMNEY CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Driver Joe Robinson, Royal Army Service Corps - A brave attempt to return home.

Second World War Army United Kingdom Arnhem - Operation Market Garden OLDHAM (GREENACRES) CEMETERY

By Peter Bennett (1)

United Kingdom

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