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 Lieutenant Arthur William Wilkinson Scott - killed in an air accident

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LE GRAND-LUCE WAR CEMETERY

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Eric Arthur Fawns DFC, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance EDINBURGH (WARRISTON) CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Captain Douglas Hill Bennett, 151 (The Ayrshire Yeomanry) Field Regt., Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom Remembrance TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class David Nicholson Cotton, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance TRIPOLI WAR CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Flying Officer James Duncan Mactavish Baillie, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance ARDROSSAN CEMETERY

By Jamie Sinclair

United Kingdom

Assistant Steward Harry George Arthur Kennett C/LX 26652, RN - Torpedoed on SS. Aguila

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Bill Caudwell

United Kingdom

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