Tag Archives: Gallipoli – Turkey

Calling All Britons – Looking for Descendants of Gallipoli Veteran James MARSHALL of the West Yorkshire Regiment – Victory Medal to be returned for Centenary of First World War

Posted on 27 December, 2013 by gary

Tweet A First World War medal of Private James MARSHALL, Service Number 11206 has be purchased on ebay by Medals Gone Missing.  This missing war medal, a 1914-1918 Victory Medal awarded for service during the Great War is impressed with … Continue reading →

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Lost Medals Australia & Medals Gone Missing join forces to return the missing 1914-1915 Star of Gallipoli veteran – Oscar Roy LUHRS (24th Battalion AIF)

Posted on 28 December, 2012 by gary

Tweet When it comes to returning missing war medals back to their rightful place, there are no better advocates of this noble gesture, than Lieutenant Colonel Glyn LLANWARNE of Lost Medals Australia. Glyn has been acquiring, researching and then returning … Continue reading →

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Gallipoli Ballot for 2015? – Why ANZAC Day 2013 with Belmore Travel is a better option for your Gallipoli Historical Tour

Posted on 6 December, 2012 by gary

Tweet In September 2012, the ABC News featured a story titled “Tour agents worried by Gallipoli ballot plan”. However, not every tour operator is concerned about this ballot.  Especially Belmore Travel from Melbourne who have been conducting tours since their … Continue reading →

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Missing Gallipoli medal (British War Medal) awarded to Private Frank Samuel CROWHURST – 10th Infantry Battalion Lost Again on Ebay Auction

Posted on 16 July, 2012 by gary

Tweet The British War Medal of a Gallipoli “first day lander”, Private Frank Samuel CROWHURST,  was lost to Medals Gone Missing at auction on the 14th July, 2012.  This is the second time that this particular missing war medal has … Continue reading →

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Pte John William Alexander JACKSON V.C. – Australia’s Youngest Victoria Cross Recipient by Harry Willey

Posted on 26 August, 2011 by gary

Tweet Billy Jackson a man awarded the British Empire’s highest award, not for his ability as a fighting man, but for his heroic act of compassion for his wounded comrades. JACKSON, VC. Pte John William Alexander. “You never know what … Continue reading →

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