Tag Archives: Western Front

Missing Medals of Private Frederick Edgar WILLIAMS – 16th Infantry Battalion AIF

Posted on 21 December, 2014 by gary

Tweet The descendants of Private Frederick Edgar WILLIAMS are searching for his missing First World War service medals and Memorial Plaque. Private Frederick Edgar WILLIAMS served with the 16th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during the Great War. His … Continue reading →

Searching for the family of G. WHEELER – British Army number M2-182031 – Army Service Corps during First World War

Posted on 31 August, 2014 by gary

Tweet I am searching for the family of Private G.WHEELER who served with the British Army during the Great War. At this time, I do not have any personal details about G. WHEELER other than he was a Private in … Continue reading →

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One Chance in a Million – missing British War Medal of Charles Gilbert SMITH found on Ebay in time for Centenary of First World War – Victory Medal still missing.

Posted on 1 January, 2014 by gary

Tweet Have you ever tried to locate a person when their surname is SMITH? Then try to locate a missing First World War medal for what is arguably the most common surname in the western world. Medals Gone Missing will … Continue reading →

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South African First World War Medal turns up in Australia – Missing Victory Medal of Corporal John Frederick JEFFERYS – Miscellaneous Trades Company to be returned for Centenary of 1914-1918 War

Posted on 28 December, 2013 by gary

Tweet Cathy Worthington of Australia has located a South African version of the First World War Victory Medal in her family heirlooms. The problem is, the war service medal does not relate to her ancestry. And this kind hearted person … Continue reading →

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Long lost photograph of Sydney Ernest YARROLL discovered in Australian War Memorial collection “Remember Me – The Lost Diggers of Vignacourt”. Can you now help to find his Missing War Medals?

Posted on 28 July, 2013 by gary

Tweet The discovery of photographic images, long hidden in the small French village of Vignacourt was amazing. However, even more amazing is the fact that one family has discovered their grandfather’s image amongst the many photographs. In doing so, they have … Continue reading →

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