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Stone memorial at church in Withnell tells story of Pte James Miller who was killed at Battle of Somme in 1916

Private James Miller was shot as he left his trench to deliver a message.

Letter: NJ Ewbank on his great uncle, whose poor eyesight was an important factor in his untimely death in the first world war

The 60-year-old pilot was known as an ‘experienced’ replica restorer who adored historical aircraft

America’s inaugural national memorial marking the first world war was unveiled this month in Washington DC, on the birthday of war commander General John J. Pershing – 106 years after the end of the war. We don’t often get to see a new memorial to a century-old war, especially one…

How archaeologists are investigating a major European battle fought over 32 centuries ago

The three-bedroom property near Long Sands Beach is in need of modernisation but structurally sound and full of "charm and history"

Every autumn, the UK participates in an astonishing commemorative practice: the annual charity drive of the Poppy Appeal. From its origins during the first world war to the purple poppy commemorating animals in wartime, the artificial poppy has become a fragile but enduring symbol of remembrance.

Captain Solomon Clifford Joseph scored at least 13 victories in the final months of the conflict.

Novel described as ‘truly stunning feat of fiction’ tells love story of two first world war soldiers

The remains of Private Robert Kenneth Malcolm were identified by DNA after it was found 102 years after he died in 1917