Memorials – Page 5 – First World War Centenary News Archive

July 1, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British and Irish ministers attend services in France for 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

Services are being held to mark the 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, with British and Irish politicians amongst the representatives in France.

July 1, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Canadian politicians mark 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in France

The Wall Street Journal reports that Canadian officials, including the Minister of Veteran Affairs & the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, have attended commemoration ceremonies to mark the anniversary.

July 2, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Reburial of South African First World War soldiers to take place at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced that three unknown First World War South African soldiers will be re-interred in Belgium.

July 2, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Fleetwood’s First World War Memorial Park receives £2.4 million from Heritage Lottery Fund

Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund have provided £2.4 million for the restoration of the Memorial Park in Lancashire, England.

July 3, 2013 CN Editorial Team

German Ambassador says reopened military cemetery in Belgium is “a place of hope for reconciliation and peace”

The German military cemetery in Hooglede, Belgium – which holds the remains of 8, 247 German First World War soldiers – has been reopened.

July 8, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australians on the Western Front 1914-1918: The Australian Remembrance Trail in France and Belgium

The Australian Government is developing a ‘Remembrance Trail’ in France and Belgium, as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

July 8, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australians on the Western Front 1914-1918: The Australian Remembrance Trail in France and Belgium

The Australian Government is developing a 'Remembrance Trail' in France and Belgium, as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

July 8, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australians on the Western Front 1914-1918: The Australian Remembrance Trail in France and Belgium

The Australian Government is developing a 'Remembrance Trail' in France and Belgium, as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

July 8, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australians on the Western Front 1914-1918: The Australian Remembrance Trail in France and Belgium

The Australian Government is developing a ‘Remembrance Trail’ in France and Belgium, as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

July 9, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Remains of three unknown First World War South African soldiers buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium

Flanders News has filmed the burial service of three First World War South African soldiers, which were discovered in 2011.