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  • Anzac Day 2015: Deputy Prime Minister message

    On Anzac Day 2015, centenary of the Anzac Cove landings, Nick Clegg pays tribute to the "spirit, courage and bravery of those who served".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gallipoli 100 and Anzac Day

    The nation has been commemorating the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign and Anzac day at events in London and Turkey.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public information for attending the Gallipoli Commemoration in London

    Ceremony to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign taking place on Saturday 25 April

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Indian Troops contribution to First World War honoured

    The Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid today lead a multi-faith evening event to commemorate the centenary of the second battle of Neuve Chapelle.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flag of the Commonwealth flies in Westminster

    The flag of the Commonwealth is flying in the heart of government to mark Commonwealth Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The valiant troops of the world wars celebrated this Commonwealth Day

    Secretary of state celebrates the contribution of Commonwealth troops in the world wars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paving stone laid for Pakistani-born First World War hero

    Khudadad Khan was awarded a Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military award for his actions on 31 October 1914 at Hollebeke, Belgium.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paving stone laid for knockout Australian hero

    Cpl Wally Brown among 52 Australian-born winners of the Victoria Cross during WW1 honoured yesterday by Prime Minister David Cameron.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM praises the remarkable valour and devotion to duty of the overseas-born recipients of the Victoria Cross

    145 commemorative paving stones were unveiled to create a permanent memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Memorial Arboretum: commemorating Victoria Cross recipients

    Eric Pickles' speech commemorating the Victoria Cross recipients of the First World War who were born overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War & Decade of Centenaries commemorations - Update

    The NIO provides a useful update on progress around the commemoration of First World War and the wider decade of commemorations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Last Post project returns to mark Gallipoli centenary

    Education pack for young people launched as part of First World War Centenary Programme

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New website on all UK war memorials launched

    One stop shop detailing history of all UK war memorials with advice on applying for funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Ahmad launches First World War battlefields legacy project

    New project designed to encourage pupils who have visited the First World War battlefields to share their experience with their local communities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • В Ташкенте состоялся показ фильма, приуроченный к столетию Первой мировой войны

    Посольства Германии, Франции и Великобритании в Узбекистане, при поддержке НА «Узбеккино», организовали совместный показ фильма.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marking the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign

    Descendants and the public invited to join national commemorations in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wilfred Owen’s home given special status

    Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey lists the Shrewsbury home of war poet Wilfred Owen as government continues to commemorate the First World War Centenary

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bravery of First World War naval hero honoured

    First World War hero Lieutenant Norman Holbrooke, the first submariner to receive the Victoria Cross, honoured at Southsea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Macedonia joins the Football Remembers initiative

    British Embassy Skopje organises events with local partners in joining the commemorations of the Christmas Truce 1914.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Christmas Truce: A moment of peace 100 years ago

    British and German embassies Beirut held a football match to mark the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government