

United Kingdom
More than 1.2 million men and women of the United Kingdom are commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The casualties of the first and second world wars served in just about every theatre of war in both conflicts, on land, on sea and in the air. Tell us their stories.


Private Walter Pinnells 15826, 10th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Serjeant Walter William Oakley L/7032, 1st Battalion, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Captain Wilfred Chaundler Messenger, 12th Battalion, Rifle Brigade
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Private Ralph Hayden 8819, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Staff Serjeant Reginald Gosden S/27055, 4th Coy. 17th Div. Train, Army Service Corps
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom
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