WW1 soldier laid to rest after ID mystery solved by 'war detectives'
The MOD War Detectives have been trying to establish the man's identity for five years.
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Politics Defence Secretary Ben Wallace departs Cabinet and politics in Tory reshuffle
The straight-talking MP said it was important for his mental health that he exited politics "on a high".
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Navy Type 45 destroyers are Britain's only defence against Russian-style multiple missile attacks, former CGS warns
General Sir Nicholas Carter warned all three services are 'too small' and that the UK is vulnerable on air defence.
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Navy Musculoskeletal injuries account for half of medical downgrades in the Royal Navy - this is the plan to prevent them
Half of personnel who are medically downgraded suffer from a musculoskeletal injury – anything which is muscular/bone related.
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Nato Ben Wallace rules himself out of contention to be Nato chief
The Defence Secretary said he is keen to succeed Jens Stoltenberg but has failed to garner enough support.
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Reserves Reserves Day: Defence Secretary holds reception for reservists at Number 10
Ben Wallace welcomed 150 tri-service reservists for a reception at 10 Downing Street for Reserves Day.
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Armed Forces Day Watch: HMS Richmond is ready for Armed Forces Day 2023
Armed Forces Day is a chance for people to show their support for the UK's military community.
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Army No terrain too tough for British soldiers surviving in the Belize jungles
120 soldiers from the 1st Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment have been learning how to survive and fight in Belize.
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Reserves How BFBS celebrated Reserves Day 2023
The British Forces Broadcasting Service marked Reserves Day 2023 with their staff who were serving in the military.
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Sport UKAF Sports Awards: Who were the winners?
The 2023 awards were held at the RAF Club in London with major male, female and team awards handed out.
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Russia Russian soldier paid bonus for allegedly destroying Leopard tank in Ukraine
In a video published by the Russian military, a soldier named Andrei Kravtsov, is presented with a certificate by three-time Olympic ...
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WWII Unknown soldier killed on the Somme buried more than 100 years after his death
Research by the MOD War Detectives to identify the remains showed he was most likely with 20th (Light) Divisional Artillery.
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Naval History Maps from Royal Navy's victory over Spanish Armada to go on display
Ten maps depicting one of the Royal Navy's most defining historical battles will go on display at the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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Aircraft RAF's A400M Atlas takes lead on air mobility operations after C-130 is retired
The Airbus A400M Atlas can carry 116 fully-equipped troops and up to 37 tonnes of equipment.
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Reserves Paramedic takes care of her 'family' in reservist role
Sergeant Faye Shotton has served her country for 16 years as a member of the military, while being a life-saving paramedic.
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Jungle On croc duty armed with live ammunition: How to cross a jungle river with 40kg of kit
For most of the soldiers, this is their first time in the jungle, one of the world's most challenging terrains.