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 Peter Stewart 1841, 4th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Able Seaman William Munroe McPherson, Clyde Z/8185, RNVR, S.S. "War Knight."
Private Ernest Andrew Bowring 14583937, 7th Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment
Corporal Hedley John Burton 1006, 11th Bn., Royal Sussex Regiment - 'His was a very noble act...'
Lance Corporal John William Bowen 52894, 1st Battalion, Cheshire Regiment
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