WWI hero honoured 82 years after his death
Corporal William Amey was awarded the nation's highest honour for gallantry in the face of the enemy, the Victoria Cross.
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Uniform The black beret and its unique place in British Army history
How the distinctive headdress was adopted with the advancement of armoured vehicles.
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History Can you help find family of soldier who died during Battle of the Somme?
Barbara Daniels wants to reunite a scroll she discovered with the family of Private William Leonard Chapman.
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WWI Did drag help men explore gender non-conformity during the First World War?
For some, wearing dresses was light entertainment, but it helped others explore their gender.
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UK Parades and remembrance commemorate sacrifice of UK and Belgium in world wars
The annual events have become a symbol of the close ties between the UK and Belgium, the MOD said.
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WWI 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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History Anzac Day 2022: Who were the Anzacs?
Each year, 25 April marks the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during WWI.
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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.