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More than 1.2 million men and women of the United Kingdom are commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The casualties of the first and second world wars served in just about every theatre of war in both conflicts, on land, on sea and in the air. Tell us their stories.
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Private William Wardell Wallis, L/10423, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom
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Private John Mead, L/615, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom
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Private Edwin James Hills, L/5697, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom
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Midshipman Fred Watkinson, Fleet Air Arm ~ Died Attacking the Königsberg
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom
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Squadron Sergeant Major Vivian Bertram Wilson, 6266, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers
By Steve Tock
United Kingdom
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