Lina Hashmi Graham fondly remembers her late father and how his service in WW2 led to him falling in love with her Italian mother, and starting a family.

Billy Gill remembers his grandfather fondly, although Harnam Singh didn’t speak much about his time in war. He was one of many who kept that difficult chapter of their life close to their hearts.

Shantilal Chunilal Baxi made an invaluable contribution to WW2, but efforts like his are often overlooked.

Four generations of the Murray Family, who are Anglo-Indian, have served in various roles for their country. From the British Indian Army and Navy to Thames Valley Police and the British Navy.

Manpreet Maycock’s grandad was the first in his village to join the British Indian Army and quickly proved to be a valiant soldier.

Faryal Iqbal’s grandfather was a Captain Doctor in the British Indian Army. He was dedicated to his patients and family, spreading messages of unity.

Hasan Chaudhri reveals stories that his grandfather shared with him, including close encounters on the WW2 frontlines.

Kash Chail never met her grandfather but she has managed to piece together fragments of his WW2 service through memories and stories passed down through the generations.

Ejaz Hussain explains how his grandfather hailed from a military family that served in WW1, so he felt compelled to follow suit in WW2. It led Sgt Hussain to experience some of the bloodiest battles in Italy.

Amrit Kaur remembers her grandfather’s heroic service during World War Two, when he was stationed in Burma. When he moved to the UK he campaigned for recognition of undivided India’s service personnel.