

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.


Gunner Peter Corbishley 28823, 123rd Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
By Dominic Wells
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Robert Jeffrey 44247, 1st/9th Battalion, Royal Scots
By Susan Strang
United Kingdom

Corporal John Farquarson 227017, Canadian Mounted Rifles
By Susan Strang
United Kingdom

Private John Robinson 16982, 2nd Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
By annette hope
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Edward Lawrence Westcott 175159, RAFVR, 103 Squadron
By Jon Pope
United Kingdom
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