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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F/Sgt Reginald Clayton Graham 119 Sqn RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Wendy Jordan

United Kingdom

Sub Lieutenant (A) Douglas Hamilton Morgan, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Saker

Second World War Navy United Kingdom Remembrance NEWPORT (ISLAND) CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Rudolph MAGEE, 8th Princess Louise's Hussars - from grocery truck driving to tanks

Second World War Army Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Frank Mackenzie Loudon AFC, Royal Air Force - Air Accident

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NAIROBI (FOREST ROAD) CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Captain William Henry Bonsor, Royal Army Ordnance Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom Remembrance HELIOPOLIS WAR CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Sergeant Eustace Hedley Dunn R/107546, Royal Canadian Air Force

Second World War Air Force Canadian SWIFT CURRENT (MOUNT PLEASANT) CEMETERY

By David Candler

Canada

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