

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.


Lance Corporal Leonard Murrant 12723, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Private Richard Macklin 229377, 1st Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Stoker 1st Class William Laney K/19409, Royal Navy H.M.S. “Invincible”
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Private Frederick James Kinge 9182, “W” Coy. 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Boy 2nd Class Sidney Herbert Kemp J/88020, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Impregnable”
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom
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