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.

Lance Corporal John Reilly, 2765582, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) 5th Bn.

Second World War Army United Kingdom From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

Reporter Kent Stevenson, War Correspondent, British Broadcasting Corporation

Second World War Civilian War Dead 1939-1945 United Kingdom RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

Trooper Jack J Wilkinson, 14234286, Life Guards

Second World War Army United Kingdom From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

Flight Sergeant Joseph Gerald Burke, R/53147, Royal Canadian Air Force, 427 Sqn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

Private Harold Arthur Colgate, 4276, New Zealand Infantry

Second World War Army New Zealand BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

Private Harold Percy ‘Harry’ Dowsett, 6093177, The Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 1/5th Bn.

Second World War Army United Kingdom BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY

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