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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.
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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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