

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.


Captain Spencer Allen Hickley, Royal Navy
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private Arthur Bassett Hensby, L/4768, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Sergeant Henry William Baldock, L/1805, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom

Captain Ian Couper Nairn MC*, 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
By Alastair ORiordan
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal William Lancastle 7012, 2nd Bn., Royal Scots, of Dalkeith - KiA - 14th December 1914
By Calum Lancastle
United Kingdom
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