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 Francis Alex Lechy MacDonald, 21L/4962, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers

First World War Army United Kingdom MESSINES RIDGE BRITISH CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private James Willey, L/3097, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own), attached to the 42 Sqn RFC

First World War Air Force United Kingdom BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant James Lester Watkinson - 'The Villagers and the Soldier'

Second World War Air Force Canadian SARZEAU COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Ana Gourcuff

Canada

Private Bertie George Reynolds MM, 24316, Royal Dublin Fusiliers

First World War Army United Kingdom HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY

Corporal Edward Doyle, 19877, Royal Dublin Fusiliers

First World War Army United Kingdom HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY

Lance Corporal George Washington, 27653, Royal Dublin Fusiliers

First World War Army United Kingdom HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY

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