

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 Joseph John Pope G/4784, 1st Battalion, Queens Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Rifleman Percival Stanbridge 374789, 2/8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private Thomas Smith 265085, 10th Battalion, East Kent Regiment
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Chief Petty Officer Albert Playford DSM 202189, Royal Navy, 'HMS Pembroke'
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Edward Laurence Bishop 544381, RAF, 264 (Madras Presidency) Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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