Memorials – Page 3 – First World War Centenary News Archive

April 16, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Remains of five Australian First World War soldiers killed at Fromelles in 1916 identified

The Australian Minister for Defence Science and Personnel has announced that the remains of five Australian soldiers who were killed at the Battle of Fromelles in France in 1916 have been identified.

April 23, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Burial of British First World War soldiers at Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in France

The BBC is providing live coverage of the burial of two British First World War soldiers at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in Ecoust-St. Mein near Arras in France.

April 24, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Commonwealth War Graves Commission press release gives details of British and unknown First World War soldier burials

The remains of two First World War British soldiers were re-interred at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in Ecoust-St. Mein near Arras in France, on 23rd April 2013.

April 25, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Anzac Day: Remembrance services held on 98th anniversary of Gallipoli landings

The 98th anniversary of the amphibious landings at Gallipoli, which saw severe losses for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, is marked with commemorations in Turkey, Australia & New Zealand.

April 26, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Themes for First World War Centenary in Auckland, New Zealand, announced

The Mayor of Auckland and the Director of the Auckland War Memorial announce “the themes forming the basis of Auckland’s contribution to the WW100 commemoration events and programmes”.

April 29, 2013 CN Editorial Team

98th anniversary of Gallipoli landings marked in London

The 98th anniversary of the start of the First World War Gallipoli Campaign was marked with services at Hyde Park Corner, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Cenotaph and Westminster Abbey in London on 25th April 2013.

May 1, 2013 CN Editorial Team

‘The Sunday Times’ reports UK may begin Centenary commemorations in cemetery with equal numbers of British and German war dead

The Sunday Times reports UK may mark start of the Centenary with a service at a cemetery with equal numbers of UK & German war dead.

May 5, 2013 CN Editorial Team

London’s Cenotaph under restoration in preparation for First World War Centenary

English Heritage has announced that it is restoring the Cenotaph in London in preparation for the Centenary of the First World War next year.

May 14, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Canadian Government invests in permanent visitor centre at the Canadian National Vimy Ridge Memorial in France for Centenary of battle

Canada’s Government announces $5 million investment for a permanent visitor centre at Canadian National Vimy Memorial, France.

May 14, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Budget cuts in the US lead to cancellation of annual First World War memorial service

An annual memorial service held at the District of Columbia War Memorial in honour of those who served during the First World War has been cancelled due to budget cuts.