Thousands of people, including the descendants of First World War veterans, are to be given a chance to be part of the centenary commemorations of one of the bloodiest battles of the conflict.
A ballot has opened for members of the public who want to join the official Battle of the Somme commemoration next year.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/world-war-i-ballot-launched-for-battle-of-the-somme-centenary-commemoration-a6669391.html
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