First World War

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First World War soldier laid to rest more than 100 years after death

The body of Private Robert Kenneth Malcolm, a stretcher bearer from Stockton-on-Tees, was found when unidentified remains were recovered in Belgium in 2019.

11 May

Former prisoner of war camp could be named national monument

Located near Hawick, the site consisted of various camps from the First World War.

14 Feb

Leicester's new statue honours the sacrifice of Sikhs who fought in world wars

The bronze sculpture has been placed in Victoria Park and had been years in the planning.

31 Oct 2022

The WW1 shipwreck in Cornwall that's been uncovered by storms

Calendar's 6th Day of Christmas: Yorkshire poet's tribute to war heroes

Armistice Day: East falls silent in tribute to those who died in conflict

Armistice Day: War memorials listed in the East of England

The bravery of Subedar Singh and the wreath transported by train to remember him

The small wooden boats that made a big difference to Britain's war effort

Service remembers Jersey troops who died at Battle of Guillemont

War hero recognised in national ‘Women in War’ campaign

Racism led to thousands of Commonwealth soldiers not being commemorated

Defence secretary: We regret failure to commemorate black and Asian troops

Medals of a Preston-born war hero James Towers fetch £248,000 at auction

First World War Nurse who cared for soldiers in Bedfordshire identified