Missing Medals

I am searching for my Great Grandfather's WW1 Medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal) which were last seen in Stirling (in the A.C.T) in 1990. His name was Harry Ernest NELSON and his rank was 'Able Seaman Driver' with the Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train. I still have the miniatures, a portrait of him and his younger brother (who was in the 44th) in their uniforms and his personal account of the war in a diary. My Great Grandfather embarked on RMS Moldavia, RAN Bridging Train Reinforcements (1-9) on 5 October, 1915. I would dearly love to be reunited with his medals so they can be passed on to future generations.

I am searching for the missing medals of Driver James Drummond SWASBRICK. His First World War medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal) were lost after the war. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Brisbane on the 24th of September, 1914 aboart HMAT Omrah. However he was transferred to the 5th Australian Service Corps (A.S.C.) and later the 13th Infantry Battalion, AIF and this unit may be inscribed on his medals. Sadly, he was killed in action. The CWGC records (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) indicates that he has no known grave and is mentioned on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. Any assistance in helping us to recover these missing medals would be greatly appreciated.

I am searching for the First World War Medal (Victory Medal) of Private Henry Frederick COULSON. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Australia aboard HMAT Ceramic on the 22nd of December, 1914. He embarked as part of the 15th Infantry Battalion, AIF. This medal is one of a set of three. I have his other two medals (1914-1915 Star & British War Medal) I just need the Victory Medal to complete the set. Henry Frederick COULSON was my great grandfather.

I am searching for the bronze 'Death Plaque' (also known as the World War One Memorial Plaque or "Dead Man's Penny") which was struck in commemoration of Private Albert Leslie CONNOR. His service number was 8995 and he served with the 5 Field Ambulance. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Sydney aboard RMS Osterley on the 15th of January, 1916. The CWGC records (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) indicates that he died on the 20th of October, 1917. The Death Plaque has been missing for 2-3 years and was last seen in Sydney, Australia. Any assistance in locating this plaque would be very much appreciated.

I am searching for the six Second World War medals of my grandfather, Lt. Colonel Albert Edward CARO who served with the 2/16 Infantry Battalion, AIF. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal and the 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal. Any assistance in having these war medals returned to my family would be much appreciated as they are deeply missed.

I am searching for the Second World War medals of my grandfather, Lance Corporal Wilson FITZGERALD. He served with the 19 Line of Command Signals. He also served in the Militia under the service number N191849, before transferring to the AIF. These medals were last seen in the Gosford/Entrance area of NSW around 1978 and were once on display in the front window of the local gun shop, but I do not know what happened to them after that. They belonged to my grandfather, who has since passed away. Our family was so distraught at losing his medals and he never again marched on ANZAC day when the medals went missing. I would love to march for him.

I am searching for the Second World War Medals of Private Richard Francis GILMORE. The medals were still in the original box as posted to the recipents next of kin during the war. The address on the box is Tighers Hill in Newcastle, New South Wales (Australia). The medals were last seen in Yowie Bay, Sydney. NOTE: As the medals were rarely removed from the box, I can not be sure if those depicted in the image are correct. The recipient joined the 2nd AIF and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) records indicate that he was killed at Sanananda in New Guinea on the 19th of January, 1943.

I am searching for the First World War Medals of my grandfather, Private Fred CLARIDGE who served with the Bedfordshire Regiment which I believe had members of the A.S.C attached. Or, he was a member of the Army Service Corps and was attached to the Bedfordshire Regiment. Subsequently, either unit could be inscribed on his medals. He may have had two service numbers, these being 5123 and 200793, so I have listed his medals under both service numbers. Any assistance in having these war medals returned to my family would be appreciated.

I am searching for the First World War Medals of my grandfather, Private Fred CLARIDGE who served with the Bedfordshire Regiment which I believe had members of the A.S.C attached. Or, he was a member of the Army Service Corps and was attached to the Bedfordshire Regiment. Subsequently, either unit could be inscribed on his medals. He may have had two service numbers, these being 5123 and 200793, so I have listed his medals under both service numbers. Any assistance in having these war medals returned to my family would be appreciated.

I searching for the First World War medal (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal) awarded to Private John Christie MacKINNON. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Sydney on the 20th of November, 1915 aboard HMAT Uganda as part of the 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment. The medals were sold to Buck Romano from Ingham QLD in the mid 70's by my Grandmother( his wife). Any assistance in helping my family to recover these War Medals would be greatly appreciated.