Tag Archives: 1916

Epic Nevinson painting leads Sotheby’s sale

Posted on October 30, 2017 by DH

One of the greatest works produced by British war artist Christopher (CRW) Nevinson will go on sale at Sotheby’s Modern & Post-War British Art Sale on 21 November. Entitled A Dawn, the powerful image depicts a unit of French infantry, … Continue reading →

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Jutland casualty found in North Atlantic

Posted on September 19, 2016 by DH

A Danish expedition team has located the wreckage of British warship HMS Warrior, a casualty of the Battle of Jutland. The cruiser was badly damaged during the 1916 battle and 71 of its crew were killed. The remaining 743 men were transferred to HMS … Continue reading →

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Missing WW1 medal found on Welsh beach

Posted on May 23, 2016 by DH

A First World War medal belonging to a soldier who lost his life in Belgium in 1916 has been recovered from the sands of a Welsh beach. Private Martin Tierney of the 2nd Battalion, the Leinster Regiment was killed in … Continue reading →

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Historian identifies missing sailor from Battle of Jutland

Posted on May 20, 2016 by DH

Researchers have identified a missing British sailor who lost his life in the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Able seaman Harry Gasson from Hastings in Sussex served as an able seaman on board HMS Castor and was one of 10 … Continue reading →

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UK government unveils Battle of Jutland centenary plans

Posted on November 13, 2015 by DH

Warships from Britain and Germany will lay wreaths in the North Sea to mark the commemoration of the centenary of the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 2016. Fought off the Danish coast, the battle was one of a relatively … Continue reading →

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Historians rediscover missing British soldier

Posted on September 23, 2015 by DH

The grave of a missing First World War soldier has been discovered by historians in the north of England. Private Edward Pratt, of the Durham Light Infantry, was a former quarryman who fought at the battles of the Somme and … Continue reading →

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Thiepval Memorial to be restored

Posted on June 6, 2015 by DH

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) has announced plans to restore the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, prior to the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in 2016. In particular, the CWGC will be addressing issues with water ingress … Continue reading →

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An Albanian volunteer in January 1916

Posted on January 8, 2014 by DH

Debate about how the UK should commemorate World War I has been hotting up in the UK in recent days. On one side are those who suggest it was a ‘just’ war with Britain occupying the moral high ground. On … Continue reading →

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Project to trace missing soldiers of World War I

Posted on January 8, 2014 by DH

London’s National Army Museum has launched a campaign to identify forgotten casualties of World War I. The Daily Telegraph reports the museum has established a dedicated unit to investigate cases where the deaths of soldiers, sailors and airmen from the … Continue reading →

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Canadian War Museum secures VC medal of sergeant Herman Good

Posted on December 14, 2013 by DH

The Canadian War Museum has acquired a Victoria Cross awarded to sergeant Herman James Good on 8 August 1918. He was one of four Canadian soldiers to be awarded the VC on the first day of the Amiens Offensive, a … Continue reading →

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