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Romania To Feature World War I Female Officer On New Banknote
The Central Bank of Romania on November 26 launched a new banknote celebrating World War I Lieutenant Ecaterina Teodoroiu. Reportedly, She's the first female name depicted on Romanian money. The new 20 lei ($4.56) note will be in circulation from December. Notably, Teodoroiu initially served as a nurse during the war before dying in 1917. "By honouring her, we also celebrate the Romanian army," said Governor Mugur Isarescu.
Tags: World War I, Romania, Bank Notes, Central bank Governor, Viral
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UK Seeks Forgiveness For Not Commemorating Indian Army Martyrs Of WW1
Taking responsibility of ill recognition of Indian Army martyrs of World War-I, the United Kingdom has apologised for its misdeeds. The report by Common Wealth Graves Commission named 45,000-54,000 martyrs including Indian, East African, West African, Egyptian and Somali officials who were not given their due recognition. Besides, UK's Secretary Ben Wallace's formal apology, CWGC's director general Claire Horton expressed discontentment… read-more
Tags: WW1, World War I, India, UK, Martyred, Commonwealth
Courtesy: The Wire
