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 Garnet Clayton Porter

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Private Edward Copley

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Flying Officer Douglas Keith Moores

Second World War Air Force Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Ensign Denise Madeleine Bloch - SOE Operative

United Kingdom Second World War Women at war BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL

By Alistair Higgins

United Kingdom

Sergeant Francis John Brooker - RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Harry Harding 22709, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom TYNE COT MEMORIAL

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

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