

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.


Sergeant Frederick Lancaster, L/1001, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Trumpeter Richard (Dick) Edward Sladden, L/2692, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal John Heber Kempton Gladstone Steer 21363, “X” Coy. 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Sapper Herbert George Shurville 42792, “Z” Special Coy., Royal Engineers
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Private Robert Harry Scrivener 825, 8th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom
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