The First World War Centenary commemorations helped boost UK visitor numbers to a record high in 2014, according to new figures.
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WW1 online medical records project hits 100,000 names
UK military genealogy specialists, Forces War Records, have now transcribed 100,000 medical records of British First World War soldiers as part of a project to make them available online.
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‘Gallipoli in Pictures’ – soldier’s 1915 campaign paintings unveiled in Northern Ireland
A British officer’s painting of a shell exploding over Gallipoli is among the highlights of a scrapbook of water-colours, sketches and photos released by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland.
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Britain pays tribute to First World War Victoria Cross winners from overseas
First World War holders of the Victoria Cross born overseas are remembered on 145 commemorative paving stones, unveiled at the UK’s National Memorial Arboretum on March 5th 2015.
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Gallipoli Centenary: Royal dates in UK and Turkey announced
Queen Elizabeth and senior members of the Royal Family are to attend ceremonies on April 25th 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign.
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100 Years Ago Today: Battle of Neuve Chapelle
Britain launched its first set-piece offensive on the Western Front on March 10th 1915, attacking the Germans at Neuve Chapelle in Northern France.
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As well as India’s Centenary commemorations, Britain also honoured the First World War role of Indian soldiers on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.
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India honours its First World War soldiers
India’s President and Prime Minister have led Centenary tributes in Delhi to the 1.5 million Indian soldiers who fought on the Allied side in the First World War.
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Neuve Chapelle Centenary: India tribute in France
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is urging people to remember India’s First World War sacrifice, as commemorations are held today (March 13th 2015) to mark the centenary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.
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India honours the fallen at Neuve Chapelle Centenary remembrance
India’s Ambassador to France, Arun K.Singh, took part in commemorations on March 13th 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.
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