First World War Centenary News Archive

Marine musicians memorial

British Forces News has reported that a new memorial in honour of Royal Marine musicians killed in the First and Second World Wars has been unveiled.

The Canberra Times reports that Australia’s former Defence Minister, Brendan Nelson, will serve as Director of the Australian War Memorial.

The Londonderry Sentinel reports that no further First World War memorials will be constructed in Stormont, Northern Ireland.

The Mercury has reported that the Australian state of Tasmania is preparing to mark the establishment of ANZAC.

The British Press reports that the names of German war dead may be displayed during British state commemorations of the First World War.

The local government of Queensland, Australia, launches a committee to oversee commemorations for the ANZAC Centenary.

The Art Media Agency reports that a watercolour exhibition at a London museum includes rare paintings by a First World War soldier.

The Daily Express reports that British actress Dame Judi Dench will serve as patron for a campaign in honour of a forgotten VC recipient.

Wales Online reports that an appeal has been launched to restore a Welsh war memorial in France.

The Edinburgh Evening News reports that research into an autograph book has sparked a search to identify an unkown Scottish soldier.