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.

Second Lieutenant David Dennys Fowler, Royal Flying Corps, 78 Squadron

First World War Air Force Australian ROTTINGDEAN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Edward Fitzroy St. Aubyn

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Flying Officer James Clifton Edmeston Robinson

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Flight Lieutenant David Moore Crook

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Flight Lieutenant John Charles Dundas

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Petty Officer 1st Class Herbert Sidney Bishop 179900, RN, HMS 'Victory II'

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH (KINGSTON) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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