Thursday, May 22, 2008

MoD announces intent to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the First World War Armistice

MoD announces intent to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the First World War Armistice

LONDON, May 22, 2008/3mnewswire.org/ -- Veterans Minister Derek Twigg has announced that a commemorative service and wreath laying will be held this year to mark the 90th Anniversary of the end of the First World War.


Derek Twigg, Veterans Minister, said:

"I am delighted to announce our intention to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War. I believe there is national desire to mark this important date in our history and I fully support this".

Details of the event are yet to be finalised, however it is expected to be centred around a service at the Cenotaph at 11.00 on Tuesday 11 November 2008. The MoD will announce further details in the coming months.

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