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.
Captain Fiennes Wykenham Mann Cornwallis MC, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
Sergeant Philip Pantoock 1270838, RAFVR, 6 Air Observers School
Civilian Anne Amelia Child (Fire Guard)
Ordinary Seaman Cecil Page P/JX189197, Royal Navy, 'HMS La Flore'
Brigadier Hugh Edward Russell DSO, 12th Lancers, Royal Armoured Corps
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