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 Edward Samuel Baker Adair - Died during training

First World War Army United Kingdom REDBOURNE (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley

First World War Army Canadian LOOS BRITISH CEMETERY

2nd Lieutenant Neville Lancelot Collins, 3rd (attached 2nd) Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Driver William Frederick Baulcomb 532173, 490 Field Company, Royal Engineers

First World War Army United Kingdom MAPLE LEAF CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Ronald Carpenter Band 44659, 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers

First World War Army United Kingdom ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal William Acaster, 47th West Riding (Goole) Bn., Home Guard

First World War Second World War Army United Kingdom GOOLE CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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