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.

Sergeant Walter Langley CH/24514, Royal Marines, 'SS Ascot'

Second World War Navy United Kingdom CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Hugh Douglas Steeves J/7474, RCAF, 414 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Corporal Douglas James Alexander 3064352, 1st Battalion, The Royal Scots

Second World War Army United Kingdom Kohima and Imphal KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private William Charles Tucker, 1581, 'B' Company, 32nd Infantry Battalion, AIF

First World War Army Australian FROMELLES (PHEASANT WOOD) MILITARY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private Reginald Leonard Tucker, 4233, 27th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force

First World War Army Australian CHATBY MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Malcolm Tucker, 9540, 1st Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance, Australian Imperial Force

First World War Army Australian KANTARA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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