Memorials – Page 37 – First World War Centenary News Archive

June 25, 2015 CN Editorial Team

More on 30,000th Last Post: County Durham fire stations to host July 9 tributes

Fire stations in the County Durham area of Northern England will be among those hosting tributes marking the 30,000th Last Post ceremony in Ypres on July 9th 2015.

June 25, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Phone app launched for 30,000th Last Post in Ypres

With two weeks to go, a smartphone app is available for the live streaming of the 30,000th sounding of the Last Post in Ypres on July 9th 2015.

June 26, 2015 CN Editorial Team

German U-boat propeller returns home after 100 years

A propeller from a submarine sunk off the English coast in March 1915 has been returned to the German Navy.

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 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.

July 7, 2015 CN Editorial Team

30,000th Last Post: More than 150 fire stations join July 9 tribute

More than 150 fire stations and other organisations worldwide have announced events on Thursday (July 9th) marking the 30,000th sounding of the Last Post at the Menin Gate, Ypres.