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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Sergeant Douglas Charles Gosden 1336609, RAFVR - Bomb aimer

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Sub-Lieutenant Hubert Henry Louis Holness, H.M.S. Heron, RNVR - Air Accident

Second World War Navy United Kingdom LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Able Seaman George John Hugh Perring D/JX 144637, HMS Basilisk, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom STRETE (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Ambrose Arthur Chapman 571903, 111 Sqdn., Royal Air Force

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

Italy

Flight Sergeant Anthony William Cauchi 776048, 55 Sqdn., RAFVR

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

Italy

Flight Sergeant David Graham Macduff Brettell, 700926, 250 Sqdn., RAFVR

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

Italy

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