

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 Reginald William Willis 17793, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Leading Seaman Harry White 225895, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Flirt”
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Driver Albert George White T4/071751, 29th Division Train, Army Service Corps
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Private William Charles Vass 8439, 6th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Private William John Usher 2248, 1st Battalion, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom
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