Memorials – Page 9 – First World War Centenary News Archive

September 26, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Serbian Prime Minister marks anniversary of Serbian retreat to Greek islands during the First World War

The Serbian Prime Minister, Ivica Dacic, has attended a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Serbian army landing on the Ionian islands of Corfu and Vido during the First World War.

October 13, 2013 CN Editorial Team

First World War Nurse Edith Cavell remembered 98 years after her execution

ITV reports that a memorial service has been held in Norfolk, England, in memory of the British nurse, Edith Cavell.

November 6, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Commonwealth War Graves Commission campaigns for UK’s “forgotten” cemeteries

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has launched an initiative to raise public awareness of tens of thousands of war graves in its care across the UK.

November 10, 2013 CN Editorial Team

English Heritage to grant ‘listed’ status to hundreds more First World War memorials ahead of Centenary

The Telegraph has reported that English Heritage intends to grant ‘listed’ status to hundreds of First World War memorials ahead of the Centenary of the outbreak of the conflict.

November 12, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Delhi War Cemetery marks Remembrance Day 2013

A Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at Delhi War Cemetery on the 10th November 2013.

November 25, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australian War Memorial to open ‘ANZAC Voices’ exhibition

The Australian War Memorial’s new First World War exhibition – Anzac Voices – opens on the 29th November 2013.

November 25, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Belgium’s Princess Astrid pays tribute to First World War soldiers on trip to India

News Track India reports that Princess Astrid of Belgium has paid tribute to First World War soldiers as she leads a trade delegation to India.

December 19, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British Prime Minister and Irish Taoiseach to visit First World War memorials in Belgium

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his Irish counterpart, Enda Kenny, are to visit First World War memorials in Belgium today.

December 19, 2013 CN Editorial Team

UK Prime Minister announces £5 million for First World War memorial restorations

The UK Prime Minister has announced that £5 million will be made available over the Centenary to help conserve, repair and protect First World War memorials and burial sites.

December 20, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British PM and Irish Taoiseach visit First World War memorials in Belgium

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his Irish counterpart, Enda Kenny, visited First World War memorials in Belgium on the 19th December 2013.