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 Michael Joseph Brophy, 6353031, “B” Squadron, 1st Special Air Service Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom ROM COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Duncan Mackinnon - Olympian

First World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman TYNE COT MEMORIAL

Lieutenant The Hon. Christopher Furness VC, 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder DUNKIRK MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Wing Commander Jeffrey MacDougall - Olympian

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman READING CREMATORIUM

Fusilier Dennis Donnini VC - 'He fought with dash, determination and magnificent courage'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine SITTARD WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Private George Arthur Baker, 10795, 1st Battalion, Queens (East Surrey) Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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