

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 John Matthew Magill, VX/30814, Australian Infantry A.I.F. 2nd/7th Bn.

Captain Edward Philip May, MC, 158899, Rifle Brigade 8th (2nd Bn. The London Rifle Brigade) Bn.

Sergeant John Walter Macaulay, R/73010, Royal Canadian Air Force, 405 Sqn.

Signalman Percy Henry Brooke, P/JX 138253, Royal Navy H.M.S. Esk

Flying Officer Gordon Herbert Batchelor, 86343, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 54 Sqn.
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