Memorials – Page 21 – First World War Centenary News Archive

August 16, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Belgium remembers civilian atrocity victims of 1914

Belgian 'Martyr Cities' will hold commemorations between August 16 and September 6 2014 to remember victims of atrocities at the start of the First World War.

End Date: 06 Sep 2014

August 19, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Top officials gather in Serbia to commemorate the Battle of Cer

International officials laid wreaths at a ceremony commemorating the Serb victory over the Austro-Hungarians at the Battle of Cer in 1914.

August 20, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Royal British Legion urges remembrance of every Commonwealth man and woman lost in First World War

The Royal British Legion is marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War with an online call for tributes to all UK and Commonwealth dead.

August 21, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Polish independence leader Jozéf Piłsudski honoured with Centenary statue in Kielce

Jozéf Pisudski, the political and military leader who championed Polish independence during the First World War, has been honoured with a statue in the city of Kielce.

August 22, 2014 CN Editorial Team

First clash between British and German troops in 1914 remembered near Mons

Commemorations have been held in Belgium on the Centenary of the first shots fired by British troops on the Western Front in the First World War.

August 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Battle of Mons Centenary to be marked with day of commemorations on August 23 2014

The Belgian town of Mons has announced more details of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons in August 2014.

August 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

August 23rd 2014: Belgian King visits Dinant on Centenary of First World War massacre

King Philippe of the Belgians is attending commemorations in Dinant today for 674 civilians who were shot by the invading German Army 100 years ago.

August 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Reflections on remembrance in Mons, 100 years after the battle

Journalist Pat Sweet offers her personal view of two days of events remembering the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons.

August 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Former First World War enemies stand together in Mons to honour the fallen of 1914

The Belgian town of Mons has led a day of solemn tributes to all those who fell in the opening battle between the British and German Armies on August 23rd 1914.

August 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Reflections on remembrance in Mons, 100 years after the battle

Journalist Pat Sweet offers her personal view of two days of events remembering the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons.

Author: Pat Sweet