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Three missing First World War soldiers identified in Belgium

Posted on March 28, 2024 by DH

The graves of three missing First World War British soldiers have now been marked with their names, following investigations by researchers. Privates Albert (Wilfred) Culling and Charles Green of “C” Company, 1/24th London Regiment were killed alongside Private Albert Hale … Continue reading →

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Two unknown Royal Fusiliers to be buried near Ypres

Posted on September 25, 2019 by DH

Two unknown soldiers from the Royal Fusiliers will be buried at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s New Irish Farm Cemetery on 9 October. Remains of the two men were discovered in 2014 during building work near Ypres. Researchers think they have narrowed … Continue reading →

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World War I changed culture of mourning, says Yale professor

Posted on November 18, 2013 by DH

World War I changed the culture of mourning in Europe and acted as a crucial brake on progress, says Yale professor Jay Winter in an interview with Deutsche Welle. Winter, who has curated the exhibition Missing Sons, at the Art … Continue reading →

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