As the US and France prepare for a rededication ceremony to mark the centennial of a group of American pilots entering the First World War, Patrick Gregory looks back at the impact of the volunteer airmen.
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Flanders & US to work together on plans for American WW1 Centennial
The Governmment of Flanders and America’s World War I Centennial Commission are to work in partnership on plans for marking the centenary of America entering the Great War.
Continue readingDesigns sought for remembrance path marking Somme Centenary
The UK government is inviting people to make their mark on a remembrance path being laid in Manchester for the Battle of the Somme Centenary on July 1st 2016.
Continue readingJutland – Scotland to mark Centenary on Firth of Forth
A ceremony has been held on the Firth of Forth to launch Scotland’s national commemorations for the Battle of Jutland Centenary.
Continue readingUK online tribute to overseas Victoria Cross winners
A digital archive telling the stories of 175 overseas recipients of Britain’s highest award for valour has gone online as part of the UK Government’s First World War Centenary programme.
Continue readingSomme Centenary: UK two-minute silence on July 1
Britain will observe two minutes of silence at 7.28 am on Friday July 1st 2016, marking 100 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme.
Continue readingFocus on Scotland’s Centenary Vigil for the Somme
Descendants of Battle of the Somme soldiers are playing a central role in commemorations at the Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle.
Continue readingVigils tonight mark eve of Somme Centenary
Public vigils take place across Britain tonight to reflect on the hours leading up to the start of the Battle of the Somme a century ago.
Continue readingSomme Centenary: UK two-minute silence on July 1
Britain will observe two minutes of silence at 7.28 am on Friday July 1st 2016, marking the start of the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago.
Continue readingMore photos of Manchester’s Somme commemorations
More photos from Centenary News of the UK national commemorations in Manchester marking the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme on July 1st 2016.
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