France – Page 11 – First World War Centenary News Archive

July 14, 2014 CN Editorial Team

International Bastille Day Parade in Paris marks First World War Centenary

France’s major commemorations of the First World War Centenary start in earnest today (14th July 2014) at the Bastille Day parade in Paris.

July 21, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Battle of Fromelles Museum opens with tribute to Australia’s Western Front sacrifice

A museum commemorating the First World War Battle of Fromelles has been officially opened at a ceremony attended by Australia’s Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Michael Ronaldson.

July 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Your Loving Son: The Letters Home of Cuthbert H T Lucas 1914 – 1918

History teacher Steve Warburton begins a series of articles, based on the diaries and weekly letters home of Cuthbert H T Lucas, which reveal a unique perspective on the First World War from beginning to end.

July 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Your Loving Son: The Letters Home of Cuthbert H T Lucas 1914 – 1918

Author: Steve Warburton

July 26, 2014 CN Editorial Team

France thanks First World War allies with Champs Elysées photo exhibition

Paris will pay tribute to soldiers from home and abroad who fell fighting for the freedom of France in the First World War with an exhibition of 100 photos on the Champs Elysées.

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July 27, 2014 CN Editorial Team

July 27: Italy launches global music event to remember Europe’s last hours of peace on this day in 1914

Music remembering the last day of peace in Europe in 1914 will be performed around the world today (July 27th 2014) as part of the Italian Government’s First World War commemorative programme.

July 29, 2014 CN Editorial Team

The Story of John Miller Coutts Weir, M.M.,M.C – a family hero

Centenary News contributor Ottilia Saxl tells the story of her great-uncle John Miller Coutts Weir, who was awarded both the Military Medal in 1916 and Military Cross in 1917 and served in all three services.

July 29, 2014 CN Editorial Team