

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.


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

Private Thomas Gates 18153, 5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom
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