WW1 soldier honoured in France after identity mystery solved
The remains of 2nd Lt Wordsworth, the great great-nephew of poet William Wordsworth, were discovered in France in 2012.
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History Guiding the Empire: How Girl Guides helped to end the First World War
A new exhibition is shining a spotlight on the vital role the Girl Guides played during WWI
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WWI WWI soldier who was identified by engraved spoon finally laid to rest
Private William Johnston was one of two British soldiers laid to rest with full military honours, more than a century after their deaths.
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WWI Remains of 17 French soldiers who died in WWI battle laid to rest
The personnel fought in the Battle of Gallipoli during the First World War.
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WWI Unknown graves of WW1 soldiers rededicated with military honours
MOD war detectives worked with researchers to identify three victims of the Great War.
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History Uncovered: Australia's largest historic collection of militaria for sale
Auctioneers and valuers in Australia were said to be in "complete disbelief" when they arrived to inspect the vast rare collection.
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WWI RBL's Albert Hall poppies gift sparks veteran's war memories
Frank England, who served in the Second World War, said the memorabilia box, given to care home, was "so special".
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History D-class submarine among three military heritage sites listed in 2021 highlights
The Submarine Memorial Chapel of St Nicholas and Shoreham Memorial Cross also made the list.
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WWI Transport police in social media plea after WWI medals found at station
British Transport Police are asking the public to share an image of medals awarded to Second Lieutenant F. Crossley.
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Remembrance Remembrance: Jewish community holds parade at the Cenotaph
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the first wreath laying by Jewish veterans at the Cenotaph.
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Remembrance Why does the Jewish community have its own Remembrance?
This year's Jewish Remembrance ceremony takes place at The Cenotaph on Sunday.
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WWI Nine British WW1 soldiers laid to rest more than 100 years on
The soldiers who fought in the Battle of Passchendaele were given full military honours at a burial service at Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium.
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WWI Lord of the Wings: See Lord Of The Rings director’s amazing WW1 plane collection
Watch our exclusive film of LOTR Peter Jackson’s astonishing collection of First World War aircraft and artefacts.
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WWI All the gen: In Flanders Fields
Written in the trenches of World War One, the poem is thought of as one of the most important in history.
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Remembrance Watch: Incredible 1917 footage of WW1 Army hero being awarded Victoria Cross
Private Jack Cunningham VC single-handedly cleared enemy trenches during the Battle of the Somme in World War One.
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Remembrance Indian soldiers stand alongside British Tommies at Hampton Court Palace
Remembrance installation includes silhouettes of soldiers, including Indian troops who camped in Home Park, Hampton Court.