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 Wilfred Fairlamb 16021, 2nd Regt., South African Infantry

First World War Army South African POZIERES MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Signalman Lewis Albert Roots Royal Signals - Following a family tradition

Second World War Army United Kingdom The Battle of Monte Cassino The Italian Campaign CASSINO WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Frederick Deacon 12820, 6th Bn., The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)

First World War Army United Kingdom VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sapper Alfred Ernest Pelham Colbran 285, 1st Home Counties Field Regiment, Royal Engineers

First World War Army United Kingdom HAILSHAM CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Civilian Victor Reginald Betts

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom HAILSHAM, RURAL DISTRICT

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Leonard Ratliffe 10066, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

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