News – Page 12 – First World War Centenary News Archive

Wales at war

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

The Telegraph has reported that divers may have discovered the location of a British ‘mystery ship’ from the First World War.

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.