Memorials – Page 7 – First World War Centenary News Archive

July 24, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Remains of 21 German First World War soldiers buried in northern France

The remains of 21″perfectly preserved” First World War German soldiers have been buried at a service in France.

July 26, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Research carried out into Worstead and Westwick war memorials in Norfolk, England

Steve Smith discusses the research he has carried out into two war memorials in eastern England and the book which is based on his findings.

July 26, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Research carried out into Worstead and Westwick war memorials in Norfolk, England

Steve Smith discusses the research he has carried outinto two war memorials in eastern England and the book which isbased on his findings.

Author: Steve Smith

August 4, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British Government announces commemoration plans which will “put Victoria Cross Winners at the heart of the Centenary”

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced today that it plans “to put Victoria Cross Winners at the heart of plans to mark the Centenary”.

August 5, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Commonwealth War Graves Commission announces plans to mark Centenary

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced details of “projects and new initiatives to mark the historic four year period” of the Centenary.

August 7, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Restoration of headstones in Flanders, Belgium, in preparation for the First World War Centenary

An article in Flanders Today reports on efforts underway to restore headstones of First World War soldiers in the area.

August 17, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Remains of French First World War soldier unearthed during trench restoration

The Huffington Post has reported that the remains of a French First World War soldier – Albert Dadure – have been unearthed during a Centenary project to restore trenches from the conflict.

August 19, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Indian village seeks recognition from British Government during Centenary

Daily News & Analysis India reports relatives of soldiers who fought for Britain during the First World War from Apshinge Military village, in India’s Satara district, are trying to contact the British Government.

August 19, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Five unknown First World War soldiers to be buried in services in France this week

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced that the remains of five unknown First World War soldiers, and a rededication service for another, will take place in August 2013.

August 23, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Commonwealth War Graves Commission releases photographs of First World War soldier burials

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has made available photographs from the burial services of five unknown First World War soldiers and the rededication service of another.