

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 John Mead, L/615, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Private Edwin James Hills, L/5697, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Midshipman Fred Watkinson, Fleet Air Arm ~ Died Attacking the Königsberg
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Squadron Sergeant Major Vivian Bertram Wilson, 6266, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Corporal Maldwyn Richards 320175, 24th Bn., Welsh Regiment
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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