Themes

Each of the 1.7 million men and women we commemorate have a story to tell. Some had battlefield heroics, others were writers or sportsmen. We’ve grouped some of these stories by theme. Discover more about those we commemorate. Tell us their stories.

Private Walter Percy Binsted 2717, “A” Coy, 13th Kensington Bn., London Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom LAVENTIE MILITARY CEMETERY, LA GORGUE

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Midshipman William Llewelyn Griffith, Royal Navy, HMS "Indefatigable"

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Ashley Ponsonby 186915, 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards

Second World War Army United Kingdom MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Captain Henry Hall Griffith, 63 Training Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

First World War Air Force United Kingdom NEWTIMBER (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pte. John Hambly ~ 1/7th Bn. Worcestershire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom HEBUTERNE MILITARY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Corporal Harry Garnet Bedford Miner VC

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder CROUY BRITISH CEMETERY, CROUY-SUR-SOMME

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