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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Able Seaman Charles William Cyril Coe C/J 109653, H.M.S. Achates, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Private Emanuel Bishoff H/1463, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, R.C.I.C. - Why We Fought, And Why We Fight

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, REVIERS

By Garrett Scott (formerly Garrett Bishoff)

Canada

Master Edgar W. Moulton, Merchant Navy commanding officer of the ill-fated Arandora Star

Second World War Merchant Navy United Kingdom TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Edmund Arthur Adams, RAAF

Second World War Air Force Australian The Italian Campaign PADUA WAR CEMETERY

Italy

Sergeant John Raymond Alves

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

Italy

Squadron Leader George Marley Fidler, 607 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LONDON CEMETERY AND EXTENSION, LONGUEVAL

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