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.

Pte. 'William' Astle ~ 10th (Service) Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer II George Gristock VC, 2nd Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BRIGHTON CITY (BEAR ROAD) CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant John Hannah VC, 652918, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BIRSTALL (ST. JAMES) CHURCHYARD

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Albert Edward Mackay Rowland

First World War Army New Zealand Pre-war sportsman/woman MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY

Wing Commander Henry Augustus Simmons - Olympian

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY

Lieutenant Patrick Joseph Roche MC - Olympian

First World War Army Indian Pre-war sportsman/woman BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY

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