News – Page 12 – First World War Centenary News Archive

Liberty Memorial’s “flame” to be restored

The USA’s Liberty Memorial is to have its “flame” relit.

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.

A project led by the National Library of Wales seeks to launch an online exhibition documenting the impact of the First World War on Wales.

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

The BBC reports that a writer has uncovered insightful letters written by a middle-ranking Welsh officer from the First World War.