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.
Lieutenant 14977 Leslie Nansen Franklin, 56 Squadron
Lieutenant Hubert John Cavell, 11th Bn., Sherwood Foresters - 'A temporary Gentleman...'
Pilot Officer John Ernest Chilvers 104444, RAFVR, 7 Squadron
Leading Seaman Alfred Maxwell P/JX 161055, H.M.S. Armadillo - Royal Navy Commando
Private Stanley Claude Brotherhood L/5005, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers
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