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 Edward Allison MacDorman 911498, 46th Bn., Canadian Infantry - 'In his footsteps...'

First World War Army Canadian TYNE COT CEMETERY

By Stefan Eeckhout

Belgium

Lance Corporal William Charles Roots 7917946, 44th Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C.

Second World War Army United Kingdom HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Trooper Arthur Walter Kingsnorth 2158, Household Battalion, attached to the Life Guards

First World War Army United Kingdom TYNE COT MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Harry Claringbold | CWGC

First World War Army United Kingdom BETHERSDEN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Thomas Alfred Brownjohn 35817, 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom COURMAS BRITISH CEMETERY

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Serjeant Frederick Binfield 26446, 315th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery

First World War Army United Kingdom RAVENNA WAR CEMETERY

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

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