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May 25, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Italian President leads commemoration of country’s entry into First World War

President Sergio Mattarella attended commemorations in Rome and Fiuli Venezia Giulia to mark the 100th anniversary of Italy’s entry into the First World War on May 24th 2015.

June 4, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Stirling marks centenary of Scottish soldiers landing at Gallipoli

The Scottish city of Stirling hosts national commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division arriving in Gallipoli.

June 4, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Stirling remembers landing of Scottish soldiers at Gallipoli

The Scottish city of Stirling hosts a national commemoration to mark the 100th anniversary of the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division arriving in Gallipoli.

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June 9, 2015 CN Editorial Team

US launches design contest for World War l Memorial in Washington

The US World War One Centennial Commission has launched a design competition for a national memorial to American troops who fought in the First World War.

June 16, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Centenary News Lookahead: Battle of Jutland

Centenary News responds to readers’ questions about plans to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland with a preview of what we know so far about commemorations planned for May/June 2016.

June 16, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Verdun Centenary – France remembers on May 29 2016

France will hold international commemorations marking the centenary of the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and bloodiest actions of the First World War, on May 29th 2016.

July 1, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Somme Centenary 2016 – UK announces ballot for Thiepval tickets

On the 99th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, a ballot has been announced for next year’s Centenary commemorations at the Thiepval Memorial in France.

July 2, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Centenary News update on Somme 2016 ticket ballot

The UK Government says 8,000 free tickets will be balloted for next year’s commemorations at Thiepval marking the Battle of the Somme Centenary.

July 6, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Extra £4 million in UK lottery funding for First World War local heritage projects

The UK’s Heritage Lottery Fund is making an extra £4 million available for community projects exploring, conserving and sharing local heritage of the First World War.

July 7, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Tribute to first UK merchant sailor awarded the Victoria Cross in WW1

Centenary News reports from a ceremony in London honouring the first British merchant seafarer to win the Victoria Cross during the Great War.