

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 Albert Henry Herbert Adams, L/3652, ‘A’ Sqdn, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Private E/584 Gerard Dore, Les Fusiliers Mont Royal, RCIC
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private L/27555 John James Abel of the Queen Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private James Joseph Bole, 31115, 1st Devonshire Regiment
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Private Richard Bilsborough RAF and Lancashire Fusiliers
By shaun corkerry (2)
United Kingdom
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