As America marks Memorial Day this Monday (May 29), Great War researchers have won recognition for a sailor missing from the roll of honour, reports Patrick Gregory.
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Centennial Countdown Blog: Visiting Allied leaders seek US troops
French and British delegations visiting the US in May 1917 called for large numbers of American troops, writes Dennis Cross in his latest WWI blog.
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NZ ‘Victory Medal’ sculpture to mark Flanders battle centenaries
A commemorative work by sculptor Helen Pollock has moved to Messines for the next stage of New Zealand’s First World War Centenary remembrance in Europe.
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100 Years Ago: Battle of Messines
The capture of Messines Ridge by Allied forces in June 1917 was a dramatic prelude to the British-led Flanders offensive later that summer.
Continue readingNZ ‘Victory Medal’ in Messines for Flanders battle centenaries
A commemorative work by the sculptor Helen Pollock is being displayed in Messines for the next stage of New Zealand's First World War Centenary remembrance in Europe.
Continue readingUK and Ireland join in Messines Centenary remembrance
Britain and Ireland are to hold a joint tribute on 7 June 2017 to soldiers from nationalist and unionist traditions who fought side by side at the Battle of Messines 100 years
Continue readingNew Zealand marks Battle of Messines Centenary – 7 June 2017
New Zealand will be holding centenary events in Belgium to commemorate its role in the Battle of Messines, a dramatic prelude to the main Allied offensive at Ypres in 1917.
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Messines Centenary – New Zealand remembers
New Zealanders gathered for ceremonies in Belgium on June 7 honouring the service and sacrifice of their soldiers who fought at the Battle of Messines.
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UK & Ireland join in Messines Centenary tribute
Prince William and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny took part in commemorations marking the centenary of the Battle of Messines on 7 June 2017.
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100 Years Ago: Americans register for Great War draft
In June 1917, millions of American men went to their local draft boards to register under the Selective Service Act – the first step in a conscription process for WWI.
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